Quantum|ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Introduction 3 StackLink Kit Contents .................................................................................3 Required Tools...............................................................................................
Quantum|ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Document 6421009-04, Ver. 4, Rel. 0 February 2002 Cabling the Library 18 Interlibrary (Control Bus) Cabling ........................................................... 18 StackLink Motor Connection .................................................................... 19 SCSI Bus Cabling......................................................................................... 20 Power Cabling ....................................................................
Quantum|ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Document 6421009-04, Ver. 4, Rel. 0 February 2002 Introduction 0 This document explains how to install the Quantum|ATL StackLink™. The StackLink provides the physical connection between M1500 library modules in an M1500 stack, allowing each of the tape drives in the stack to have access to all of the data cartridges.
Quantum|ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Document 6421009-04, Ver. 4, Rel. 0 February 2002 w/ 2-high StackLink w/ 5-high StackLink w/ 10-high StackLink Quantity Provided 214090/01 StackLink motor cable (.6 meter) 1 N/A N/A 214080/01 StackLink motor cable (1 meter) N/A 1 N/A 214070/01 StackLink motor cable (2 meter) N/A N/A 1 Part No. Required Tools 4 0 Description AS3642 Library control bus cable (.
Quantum|ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Document 6421009-04, Ver. 4, Rel. 0 February 2002 Preparing the Rack 0 Before starting the StackLink installation, perform the following steps to prepare the rack for the installation procedure: 1 Verify that the distance between the front and rear mounting strips is between 25.5 inches and 32.25 inches (650 mm and 820 mm). If this is not the case, adjust the mounting strips referring to the instructions provided by the rack manufacturer.
Quantum|ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Document 6421009-04, Ver. 4, Rel. 0 February 2002 3 Use a pencil to mark the correct position of the mounting tray assemblies on the rack rails. Figure 1 Determining the Placement of the Mounting Tray Assemblies StackLink mounting position 10U of rack space 1 M1500 library module (4U) Shelf mounting position 1U* 1 M1500 library module (4U) Shelf mounting position StackLink mounting position *1U = 1.75 in (44.
Quantum|ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Document 6421009-04, Ver. 4, Rel. 0 February 2002 Figure 2 Inserting Caged Nuts into the Rack Rails Caged nuts Flat blade screwdriver Installing the Top Mounting Tray Assembly 0 To install the top mounting tray assembly in the rack: 1 Remove the six screws and washers securing the rear support arms to the sides of the top mounting tray (see figure 3).
Quantum|ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Document 6421009-04, Ver. 4, Rel. 0 February 2002 3 Replace the six screws and washers you removed in step 1 and finger-tighten them. Position the front and rear screws as far apart as the slots allow. Position the third screw approximately in the middle slot. Note: Do not over-tighten the screws. You need to be able to extend or retract the rear support arms slightly as you install the top mounting tray assembly.
Quantum|ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Document 6421009-04, Ver. 4, Rel. 0 February 2002 Installing the Bottom Mounting Tray Assembly 0 To install the bottom mounting tray assembly in the rack: 1 Remove the six screws and washers securing the rear support arms to the sides of the bottom mounting tray (see figure 5).
Quantum|ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Document 6421009-04, Ver. 4, Rel. 0 February 2002 Figure 6 Securing the Bottom Mounting Tray Assembly to the Rack REAR FRONT 5 Secure the bottom mounting tray assembly to the rack, using eight screws (YS42011) and washers (YS40404) provided in the StackLink kit (see figure 6). Note: If the rack has widely spaced mounting holes, it may not be possible to use all four screws to secure the rear flanges.
Quantum|ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Document 6421009-04, Ver. 4, Rel. 0 February 2002 Figure 7 Installing the Carriage/counterweight Assembly Carriage Belt Shuttle extrusion Counterweight 2 Route the belt connecting the counterweight and carriage up and over the top of the vertical shuttle assembly, making sure not to twist the belt. 3 Slide the carriage onto the top of the vertical shuttle assembly, engaging the guide wheels of the carriage with the vertical rails.
Quantum|ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Document 6421009-04, Ver. 4, Rel. 0 February 2002 6 Connect the end of the umbilical cable to the socket on the carriage connection board (see figure 8).
Quantum|ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Document 6421009-04, Ver. 4, Rel. 0 February 2002 Figure 9 Inserting the Motor Assembly into the Vertical Shuttle Assembly These three holes align with holes in the motor assembly 2 Secure the motor assembly to the vertical shuttle assembly, using three countersink screws (YS42038) and one pan head screw (YS41964) (see figure 10).
Quantum|ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Document 6421009-04, Ver. 4, Rel. 0 February 2002 Figure 11 Routing the Belt 4 Connect the ribbon cable from the vertical shuttle assembly to the socket on the control board at the rear of the motor assembly as shown in figure 12: a Route the ribbon cable behind the motor plate. b Insert the ribbon cable connector through the rectangular hole at the top of the motor plate. c Connect the ribbon cable connector to the socket on the control board.
Quantum|ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Document 6421009-04, Ver. 4, Rel. 0 February 2002 Attaching the Shuttle Assembly to the Top and Bottom Mounting Tray Assemblies 0 To attach the shuttle assembly to the top and bottom mounting tray assemblies: 1 At the rear of the rack, lift the shuttle assembly and position it so the carriage faces forward into the rack. 2 Rest the lower end of the shuttle assembly on top of the bottom mounting tray assembly.
Quantum|ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Document 6421009-04, Ver. 4, Rel. 0 February 2002 Installing the Libraries 0 Now that the StackLink is installed in the rack, install the libraries as follows: 1 If you have not done so already: Unpack and install the rack mount shelves on which the M1500 libraries will be placed, referring to the Quantum|ATL M1500 Universal Rack Mount Kit Installation Instructions (PN 6421004).
Quantum|ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Document 6421009-04, Ver. 4, Rel. 0 February 2002 Notice the hole behind the magazine access door, at the lower edge of the library (see figure 14). e This hole provides access to the rack mount clamp screw. Figure 14 Securing the Library to the Rack Access hole for rack mount clamp screw Insert a no. 2 Pozi-Driv screwdriver into the hole and turn the rack mount clamp screw clockwise to tighten it fully. f Caution: Do not over-tighten this screw.
Quantum|ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Document 6421009-04, Ver. 4, Rel. 0 February 2002 Installing the Safety Blanking Panels 0 To avoid personal injury or damage to the StackLink mechanism, install safety blanking panels over all empty locations in the M1500 stack. 1 If the holes in the rack rails are square (untapped), insert caged nuts into the holes where the front safety blanking panels will be installed.
Quantum|ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Document 6421009-04, Ver. 4, Rel. 0 February 2002 Library control bus terminator Figure 15 Library Control and StackLink Power Cabling Library control bus (daisy chained) This cable completes a loop back to the I2C terminator board 3 Connect the bottom M1500 module in the rack to the I2C terminator board: StackLink Motor Connection 0 • On a 2-high stack, use library control bus cable PN AS3642.
Quantum|ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Document 6421009-04, Ver. 4, Rel. 0 February 2002 StackLink motor Figure 16 StackLink Motor Connection StackLink motor drive (Interlibrary cables omitted for clarity) SCSI Bus Cabling 0 Install the SCSI cabling, referring to figure 17 and the SCSI and termination guidelines on page 21. Note: 20 Notice that the host computer is connected to the robotics connector on only one of the M1500 library modules. This library module is called the SCSI master.
Quantum|ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Document 6421009-04, Ver. 4, Rel. 0 February 2002 (Interlibrary and StackLink motor cables omitted for clarity) Figure 17 Typical SCSI Bus Connections To host adapter (may be connected to any M1500 module) Remaining library connectors may be left unterminated To host adapter(s) The number of drives per bus is determined by the data transfer performance of the host and drives.
Quantum|ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Document 6421009-04, Ver. 4, Rel. 0 February 2002 0 Terminator Power External terminators must be installed at the end of each SCSI bus. Power for the terminator must be supplied by at least one device on the SCSI bus. In the factory default configuration, the library robotics supplies terminator power. You can turn this terminator power off using the Terminator Power option on the GUI Configuration screen.
Quantum|ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Document 6421009-04, Ver. 4, Rel. 0 February 2002 Distribution Unit Requirements # of Library Modules 6-9 200-240V 50-60Hz supply voltage (Europe & international, etc.) 100-120V 50-60Hz supply voltage (USA, Canada, Japan, etc.) Select one of the following options: Select one of the following options: • Connect no more than 5 libraries to each of two AC distribution units rated minimum 10A, minimum 1.00mm2 cord with minimum 10A plug.
Quantum|ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Document 6421009-04, Ver. 4, Rel. 0 February 2002 Completing the Installation 0 To complete the StackLink installation: Powering Up the Library 0 • Power up the library • Configure the library • Test the library robotics To power up the library, press the power switch on the back panel of the library (see figure 19).
Quantum|ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Document 6421009-04, Ver. 4, Rel. 0 February 2002 Figure 20 Welcome Screen When the POST is complete, the GUI displays the main screen (see figure 21), where 1500 - x0 Ready should indicate the maximum size of the library, such as 1500 - 40 or 1500 - 100. Note: If any of the library module main screens indicates 1500 Ready, then that particular library module has not been recognized as part of the M1500 stack.
Quantum|ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Document 6421009-04, Ver. 4, Rel. 0 February 2002 Configuring the Library 0 Library configuration works somewhat differently in an M1500 stack than it does in a single library module. Note: The library must be power cycled before any configuration changes will take effect. SCSI Import/Export Elements 0 To configure SCSI import/export elements using the Import/Export option, you must use the GUI on the GUI master.
Quantum|ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Document 6421009-04, Ver. 4, Rel. 0 February 2002 Testing the Library Robotics 0 To complete the installation, run the Demo 5 program to verify that the StackLink robotics are working correctly: 1 Select a library module on which to initiate the test. 2 Load a single data cartridge into the left magazine of the selected M1500 module. Leave all other slots in the M1500 stack empty. 3 On the GUI main screen of the selected M1500 module, press Menu.
Quantum|ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions Document 6421009-04, Ver. 4, Rel. 0 February 2002 5 Press the Up or Down buttons to select Demo 5. 6 Press Select. The Demo 5 program starts. The program moves the data cartridge randomly between levels until you stop the program. It is recommended that you allow the program to run for five times the number of levels in the library; for example, a ten level stack should be run for at least 50 cycles.
