Integrated Storage Solutions A Raytheon E-Systems Company THE AML/E Library Planning Guide
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Contents 1 Introduction Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Intended Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Associated Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Robot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 Storage Segment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Quadro Tower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Hexa Tower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 System Configuration Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 System Heights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 Storage Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 Media Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Customer Room Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Site Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 Power Circuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 Telephone Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figures Figure 2-1 AML/E Example Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Figure 2-2 Handling Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Figure 2-3 Robot Gripper with Barcode Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 Figure 2-4 Quadro Tower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Figure 2-5 Hexa Tower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Tables Table 3-1 Table 3-2 Table 3-3 Table 3-4 Table 3-5 Table 3-6 Table 3-7 AML/E Component Physical Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AML/E Component Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AML/E Drive Component Electrical Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . AML/E Performance Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AML/E Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AML/E Regulatory Specifications . . . . . .
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1 Introduction Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Intended Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Associated Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-2 Introduction 600139-C
1- Overview This manual contains information that outlines the AML/E library 1. The topics discussed in this section of the manual are: • Overview • Intended Audience • Organization • Associated Documents • Assistance Intended Audience This manual is prepared for salespersons and prospective purchasers of the AML/E library. Organization This manual contains chapters detailing the AML/E library.
Associated Documents 600025 AML/E Maintenance Guide 600026 AML/E Operator Guide 600027 AML/E Installation Guide 600300 AML Hardware Configuration Information 600302 Product Order Information 600307 AMASS Documentation Set 600308-01 VolServ Documentation Set (for SGI) 600308-02 VolServ Documentation Set (for SUN) 600309 FileServ Documentation Set (for SGI) 600255-01 FileServ Documentation Set (for Convex) 600333 HCC-MVS Documentation Set 600336 DataMgr Documentation Set Assistance If
2 System Description Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 System Operational Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Hardware Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 AMU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-2 System Description 600139-C
2- Overview The EMASS Automated Media Library (AML) is a fully automated, robotic media library that offers an enterprise solution to data management and backup. An example of an AML/E configuration is shown in Figure 2-1.
System Operational Flow Major system operational components include the following: • Host • AMU • Controller The basic operational philosophy of the AML/E is that the host system is always the master. During normal processing, all commands originate from the host system. When the host software determines that a media library action is necessary, it creates the appropriate command string and sends it to the AMU for processing.
Hardware Component AMU hardware consists of: • a computer with a color monitor, a mouse, and a keyboard • a Token Ring, Ethernet, or FDDI Adapter • an ARTIC control interface card — and/or — • a 3270 emulation card — and/or — • Dual Asynchronous Adapter Software Component The AMU software components are: 10 Oct 1996 • OS/2 Operating System • Communication Manager/2, TCP/IP • Database Manager/2 • AMU Archive Management Software (AMS).
Handling Unit The Handling Unit accomplishes the mechanical access to the physical library storage and the drives via a robot. See Figure 2-2. The Handling Unit executes the AMU commands and returns status messages.
Robot Media movements are performed by a robot. The robot is equipped with a multimedia gripper and a laser barcode scanner. See Figure 2-3. Typical movements include moving media into and out of the library, storing and retrieving media within the library, mounting and dismounting media from drive units, and scanning media barcode labels.
Storage Segment The AML/E product line consists of a family of storage components that can be combined to provide a storage solution with the optimal balance between capacity and performance. The family includes the Quadro Tower, Hexa Tower, and Linear Racks. Quadro Tower A Quadro Tower provides the largest media density in a library. See Figure 2-4. The AML/E library can be configured to include up to two Quadro Towers.
Hexa Tower Hexa Towers are ideally suited for large media libraries.The AML/E media library can contain a maximum of two Hexa Towers enclosures for a total of four Hexa Towers. See Figure 2-5.
Linear Racks Linear Racks are suited for smaller media libraries. See Figure 2-6. Two Linear Racks are maximum.
Control Cabinet Movement control signals are provided by the Control Cabinet. See Figure 2-7.
Universal Drive Cabinet The Universal Cabinet is designed to house drive unit and optional drive controllers. See Figure 2-8.
Insert/Eject Unit Media are inserted into and ejected from the AML/E through the I/E Unit. The media are loaded by an operator into bins. The capacity of the bins are determined by the type of media. The I/E Unit incorporates a media depository that stores unidentified volumes, defective media, and used cleaning devices. See Figure 2-9.
Software Components EMASS software organizes and manages the AML/E. This software makes automated data manipulation possible without interfering with the performance of host system. EMASS software automatically receives messages, coordinates tasks, manages and updates the library database, and provides recovery from media errors. EMASS software can be tailored for many different library configurations. In addition, it can be reconfigured to accommodate an expanding library.
Minimum software requirements to support EMASS software in the MVS environment include the following: • MVS-SP1.3.6 for JES2 • MVS-SP2.2 for JES3 • SMP/E • Assembler H • Standard MVS utilities Additional detailed information is provided in the part number 600333 HCC-MVS Documentation Set manuals. UNIX Support Software solutions to accessing a media libraries are implemented through the UNIX virtual file system layer.
DataMgr Software DataMgr is an integrated, layered, file migration application that requires and operates with AMASS software.
Requirements to support FileServ software are platform dependent. Additional detailed information is provided in the part number 600309 FileServ Documentation Set (for SGI) manuals and the part number 600255-01 FileServ Documentation Set (for Convex) manuals. VolServ Software VolServ software handles volume manipulation by class of data and media migration.
DAS allows client systems to request actions on selected media within the AML system. DAS performs the following requested actions: • mounts media in a driver • dismounts media from a drive • inserts media into the library • ejects media from the library Requirements to support DAS software are platform dependent. Archive Management Software Support Operating in the OS/2 environment, AMU software consists of five proprietary operational processes and two proprietary utility processes.
3 System Specification Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Physical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 Performance Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-2 System Specification 600139-C
3- Overview This section contains the following information for the AML/E library: • Physical Specifications • Electrical Specifications • Performance Specifications • Environmental Specification • Regulatory Specifications • Media Quantity Specifications • Flooring Requirement • Barcode Requirement Physical Specifications Table 3-1 lists the key physical information for the components of the AML/E library.
Table 3-1 AML/E Component Physical Dimensions (Continued) Height Quadro Tower 80 3/4 inches 88 inches 88 inches 7187 lbs 134 lbs/sq ft 95 5/8 inches 88 inches 88 inches 7939 lbs 148 lbs/sq ft 110 3/4 inches 88 inches 88 inches 8686 lbs 162 lbs/sq ft 80 3/4 inches 73 inches 37 1/2 inches 893 lbs 44 lbs/sq ft 95 5/8 inches 73 inches 37 1/2 inches 1098 lbs 58 lbs/sq ft 110 3/4 inches 73 inches 37 1/2 inches 1120 lbs 59 lbs/sq ft Control Cabinet 73 inches 24 inches 24 inches
Electrical Specifications Table 3-2 lists the key electrical information for the components of the AML/E library. Table 3-2 AML/E Component Electrical Specifications Voltage (Single Phase) Device kVA AMP BTU Receptacle AMU 120 VAC 0.15 2 762 L5-15R Handling Unit 208 VAC 0.1 0.5 305 Control cabinet Quadro Tower 208 VAC 0.03 0.14 91 Control cabinet Hexa Tower 208 VAC 0.03 0.14 91 Control cabinet Linear Rack Not Applicable Control Cabinet 208 VAC 0.4 1.
Performance Specifications Table 3-4 lists the key performance information for the AML/E library. Table 3-4 Avg Actions per Hour AML/E Performance Specifications Peak Actions per Hour 300 400 Avg Time to Present Media Max Time to Present Media 2.5 seconds Pick Time 6 seconds 3 seconds Environmental Specifications Table 3-5 lists the key environmental information for the AML/E library.
Media Quantity Specifications Table 3-7 lists the quantity of media contained by the storage devices for the AML/E library. Refer to the part number 600300 AML Hardware Configuration Information manual for the amount of data that can be stored.
Table 3-7 Media Optical Disk 512 Optical Disk Reflection DTF small Cartridge DTF medium Cartridge 3-8 AML/E Component Media Quantity Specifications (Continued) Quadro Tower Media Quantity Hexa Tower 80 3/4 inches 2816 528 264 95 5/8 inches 3872 726 363 110 3/4 inches 4576 858 429 80 3/4 inches 3072 576 288 95 5/8 inches 4224 792 396 110 3/4 inches 4992 936 468 80 3/4 inches 2048 384 192 95 5/8 inches 2560 480 240 110 3/4 inches 3072 576 288 80 3/4 inches 1280 24
Flooring Requirements In addition to being dust-free, physically, chemically, and acoustically appropriate, the flooring must meet the insulation resistance specifications. The insulation resistance between the floor surface and earth ground must be 1 x 105 to 1 x 108 ohms to prevent system failure or electrical shock. Sufficient resistance is achieved by using antistatic, nonconducting floor tile with a resistance of 1 x 106 to 1 x 109 ohms.
3-10 System Specification 600139-C
4 System Configuration Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 System Heights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 Storage Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 Media Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-2 System Configuration 600139-C
4- Overview This section of the manual solicits the information necessary to configure an AML/E library. Detailed information about drive, media, and storage support for the AML/E is located in the document number 600300 AML Hardware Configuration Information manual. Order information for the AML/E components is located in the document number 600302 Product Order Information manual. System Heights Check (✔) the requested system height. 80 3/4 inches (2.05 meters) 95 5/8 inches (2.
Media Types Enter the quantity of the desired media type (maximum 3).
Drive Types Enter the quantity of the desired drive types (maximum 4) and if the drive requires a rack mount. Quantity Type Supported (Yes or No) Fujitsu 3490E Yes EMASS 8490 Yes IBM 3490 C1A Yes IBM 3490 C2A Yes EMASS 8590 Yes MountainGate 2150 Yes ER90 HiPPI Yes ER90 IPI Yes Exabyte 8mm Yes Exabyte 4mm Yes HP OD Yes EMASS 4002 Yes OTR Yes DTF 1242 Yes Rack Mount (Yes or No) non-EMASS drive Insert/Eject Types Check (✔) the requested type of Insert/Eject Unit.
Insert/Eject Handling Rack Enter the quantity of the media type handling racks. Refer to Media Types on page 4-4 for the chosen media types. Media type 1 Media type 2 Media type 3 Media Segments Enter the quantity of the media segments. Refer to Media Types on page 4-4 for the chosen media type. Media type 1 Media type 2 Media type 3 Universal Drive Cabinets Enter the quantity of the desired drive cabinets (maximum 4).
Modem Check (✔) if a modem is desired. Yes No Lexan Panels Check (✔) the desired Lexan panels.
Software Types Check (✔) the requested type of software. HCC-MVS AMASS AMASS with DataMgr FileServ VolServ DAS Other Host Connection Check (✔) the requested type of connection. Ethernet Token Ring Coax FDDI Special Communication Software Check (✔) if Remote Access communication software is desired (CM/2 and TCP/IP are include with the system). Remote Access Special Engineering Request Check (✔) any desired special engineering requirements.
Customer System Layout Sketch the customer’s system layout or cut and paste from the examples in Figure 4-3 on page 4-10. Figure 4-2 on page 4-10 represents a configuration example.
QT HT HU I/E AMU HT DU Figure 4-2 DC CC Example AML/E Configuration HT Handling Unit Linear Rack Hexa Tower Control Cabinet Quadro Tower Insert/Eject Unit Universal Cabinet Figure 4-3 4-10 System Configuration Cutout Examples Scale: 1/4" = 1’ 600139-C
5 Survey Data Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Physical Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4 Customer Room Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-2 Survey Data 600139-C
5- Overview This section solicits pertinent information about the delivery site. Record all requested general information. General Information Place any additional information in Additional Comments on page 5-12.
Installation Contact: Telephone: Target Installation Date: Target Operational Date: Physical Environment Place any additional information in Additional Comments on page 5-12.
Floor Load Capacity: Fire Protection: 10 Oct 1996 Physical Environment 5-5
Customer Room Layout Sketch the approximate measurements of the AML/E library room and any obstructions.
Site Preparation The following customer supplied circuits are necessary for the proper installation and operation of the AML/E library. Power Circuits Refer to Electrical Specifications on page 3-5 Note This information must be conveyed to the customer to enable site preparation before installation. 208 VAC, single phase, 20A, circuit terminated in a NEMA L6-20R receptacle. 208 VAC, single phase, 15A, circuit terminated in a NEMA L6-15R receptacle.
Customer Building Layout Sketch the building layout that indicates the route from the loading dock to equipment final destination. Indicate obstructions.
Access Conditions Access to AML/E library room (elevator, stairs, door widths, etc.): Dimensions and Location of Smallest Door or Opening: Loading Dock Specifications (dock height, type of ramps, weather protection, etc.
Where Can Trailer Be Left for Staging? Availability of Material Handling Equipment: Location for Uncrating: Preferred Time of Day for Unloading and Moving Materials: Off Hours/Weekends Accessibility for Installation Team: 5-10 Survey Data 600139-C
Procedure for Obtaining Building Passes: Procedure for Scheduling the Elevator, Loading Dock, etc.
Additional Comments Record any additional information from other pages. For reference purposes, note the page number with the information. Add and number additional sheets as necessary.
