Integrated Storage Solutions A Raytheon E-Systems Company THE AML/J 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 Linear Racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Drive/Control Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 System Configuration Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 Base Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 Media Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4 Drive Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Circuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 Telephone Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 Customer Building Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8 Access Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9 Additional Comments . . . . .
Figures Figure 2-1 AML/J Example Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Figure 2-2 Handling Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Figure 2-3 Robot with Storage Bins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 Figure 2-4 Linear racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Figure 2-5 Drive/Control Cabinet . .
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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/J Component Physical Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AML/J Component Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AML/J Drive Component Electrical Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . AML/J Performance Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AML/J Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AML/J Regulatory Specifications . . .
x Tables 600338-B
1 Introduction Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Intended Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Associated Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-2 Introduction 600338-B
1- Overview This manual contains information that outlines the AML/J 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 perspective purchasers of the AML/J library. Organization This manual contains chapters detailing the AML/J library.
Associated Documents 600337 AML/J Maintenance Guide 600303 AML/J Operator Guide 600304 AML/J 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Hardware Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 AMU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-2 System Description 600338-B
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/J configuration is shown in Figure 2-1.
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. The AMU receives and interprets the host command then issues appropriate commands to the PMAC Controller hardware. The PMAC Controller hardware provides the movement signals for the Robot. After completing the actions, the PMAC Controller hardware returns status to the AMU.
Hardware Component AMU hardware consists of: • a computer with a color monitor, a mouse, and a keyboard • Ethernet Adapter • a Token Ring with or without a 3270 emulation card • PMAC Controller — and/or — 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). For additional information, refer to Archive Management Software Support on page 2-17.
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 PMAC 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. Components of the robot system include: Figure 2-3 10 Oct 1996 • Multimedia gripper.
Storage Segment The AML/J product line consists of a family of Linear Racks for storage. Two Linear racks are maximum per base or expansion unit. Linear Racks See Figure 2-4. Each Linear Rack contains two segments.
Drive/Control Cabinet Movement control signals are provided by the PMAC which resides in the Drive/Control Cabinet. See Figure 2-5.
Insert/Eject Unit Media are inserted into and ejected from the AML/J through the I/EF. The media are loaded by an operator into bins. Two types of IE/F are offered. With the base AML/J Insert/Eject Unit, the media is entered or retrieved through the door. See Figure 2-6. With the IE/F-D, the door must be opened to insert or retrieve media. Refer to Figure 2-7 on page 2-11. The capacity and number of bins are determined by the type of IE/F and media.
Figure 2-7 10 Oct 1996 Insert/Eject Unit (IE/F-D) Hardware Components 2-11
Expansion Unit Note The media Expansion Unit does not require a corresponding Drive Expansion Unit. Figure 2-8 The Expansion Unit was designed to increase the capacity of the AML/J. Additional Insert/Eject units and additional media are available through the Expansion Unit. See Figure 2-8. Expansion Unit Drive Unit Note The Drive Expansion Unit was designed to increase the number of available tape drives in the AML/J.
Software Components EMASS software organizes and manages the AML/J. 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 UNIX Support Software solutions to accessing a media libraries are implemented through the UNIX virtual file system layer. AMASS software AMASS software presents the AML/J library as on-line direct access mass storage.
• Fully distributed architecture • File migration from expensive magnetic disk space to inexpensive storage media • Transparent access to the migrated files • Convenient access to migrated data during reloads • Flexible migration policies determine the criteria for file relocation • File replication across distributed servers • Multi-tier migration Additional detailed information is provided in the part number 600336 DataMgr Documentation Set 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 drive • 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.
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3 System Specification Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Physical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Performance Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-2 System Specification 600338-B
3- Overview This section contains the following information for the AML/J library: • Physical Specification • Electrical Specification • Performance Specification • Environmental Specification • Regulatory Specifications • Media Quantity Specification • Flooring Requirement • Barcode Requirement Physical Specifications Table 3-1 lists the key physical information for the components of the AML/J library.
Electrical Specifications Table 3-2 lists the key electrical information for the components of the AML/J library. Table 3-2 Device Control Cabinet AML/J Component Electrical Specifications Voltage (Single Phase) 120 VAC kVA 0.7 AMP 6 L5-15R Tape Drive Dependent L5-15R Not Applicable Model J Expansion Module Not Applicable 120 VAC Receptacle 2135 Model J Base Module Drive Expansion Cabinet BTU Table 3-3 lists the key electrical specifications of the EMASS drive components for the AML/J.
Performance Specifications Table 3-4 lists the key performance information for the AML/J library. Table 3-4 Avg Actions per Hour 300 AML/J Performance Specifications Peak Actions per Hour 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/J library.
3-6 System Specification Media Quantity Specification Table 3-7 lists the quantity of media contained in a single storage segment for the AML/J library. Refer to the document number 600300 AML Hardware Configuration Information for capacity configuration requirements.
10 Oct 1996 Table 3-7 AML/J Media Segment Quantity (Continued) J1a J2b J3c J4d J5e J6f J7g J8h J10i Optical Disk 512 88 66 55 33 11 66 55 11 99 Optical Disk Reflection 96 72 60 36 12 72 60 12 DTF small Cartridge 56 48 32 24 8 48 32 8 Media Media Quantity Specification a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j. k. l. m.
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.
4 System Configuration Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 Base Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 Media Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4 Drive Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-2 System Configuration 600338-B
4- Overview This section of the manual solicits the information necessary to configure an AML/J library. Detailed information about drive, media, and storage support for the AML/J is located in the part number 600300 AML Hardware Configuration Information manual. Order information for the AML/J components is located in the path number 600302 Product Order Information manual. Base Level Check (✔) the desired base level configuration.
Media Types Enter the quantity of the desired media type (maximum 4).
Drive Types Enter the quantity of the desired drive types (maximum 4) and if the drive requires a rack mount.
Insert/Eject Media Boxes Enter the quantity of the requested media type handing boxes. I/E 1 I/E 2 I/E 3 I/E 4 I/E 5 I/E 6 3480/3490E EMASS 8490 EMASS 8590 OD512 OD-R D2S VHS DLT 8mm 4mm other Control Cabinet Drive Shelves Enter the quantity of the Control Cabinet Drive Shelves. Check (✔) if any shelves are for EMASS 8490 (max 3), EMASS 8590 (max 2), ER90 (max 2), DTF 1242 (max 2), or DLT 4002 (max 3).
Drive Cabinet Drive Shelves Enter the quantity of Drive Shelves (maximum 6) for the desired number of Drive Cabinet. Check (✔) if any shelves are for EMASS 8490 (max 6), EMASS 8590(max 4), EMASS ER90 (max 4), DTF 1242 (max 4), or DLT 4002 (max 6) type drives.
Base Unit Media Type Segments Check (✔) the media type for each segment Note There are two segments in each Insert/Eject Facilities. A Segment 5 is available only if one of two IE/F segments is used as a storage segment.
Expansion Unit Media Type Segments Check (✔) the media type for each segment Note There are two segments in each Insert/Eject Facilities. A Segment 5 is available only if one of two IE/F segments is used as a storage segment.
Expansion Unit 5 Seg 1 Seg 2 Seg 3 Expansion Unit 6 Seg 4 Seg 1 Seg 2 Seg 3 Seg 4 3480/3490E EMASS 8490 EMASS 8590 OD512 OD-R D2S VHS DLT 8mm 4mm other Expansion Unit 7 Seg 1 Seg 2 Seg 3 Expansion Unit 8 Seg 4 Seg 1 Seg 2 Seg 3 Seg 4 3480/3490E EMASS 8490 EMASS 8590 OD512 OD-R D2S VHS DLT 8mm 4mm other Modem Check (✔) if modem is desired.
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 Special Communication Software Check (✔) if Remote Access communication software is desired (CM/2 and TCP/IP are included 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 4-13. Figure 4-2 on page 4-13 represents a configuration example.
This panel moves from the end of the Base Cabinet to the end of the last Expansion Cabinet Drive/Control Cabinet Drive Expansion Cabinet Media Shelves Expansion Cabinet Robot Insert/Eject Insert/Eject Media ShelvesMedia Shelves Facility Facility Figure 4-2 Example AML/J ConfigurationConfiguration Drive/Control Cabinet Drive Expansion Cabinet front front Base Expansion Cabinet Base Cabinet front Service Area is gray Figure 4-3 10 Oct 1996 Cutout Examples Scale: 1/4" = 1’ Customer System La
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5 Survey Data Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Physical Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4 Customer Room Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-2 Survey Data 600338-B
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/J library room and any obstructions.
Site Preparation The following customer supplied circuits are necessary for the proper installation and operation of the AML/J library. Power Circuits Refer to Electrical Specifications on page 3-4 Note This information must be conveyed to the customer to enable site preparation before installation. 120 VAC, single phase, 15A, circuit terminated in a NEMA L5-15R receptacle. Telephone Connection Refer to Modem on page 4-10.
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/J 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 600338-B
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.
