User's Guide

Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations
Preparing the Library for Operation
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Preparing the Library for Operation 2
To prepare the library for operation:
• Close the library doors and access panels
• Connect the host workstations
Closing the
Library Doors and
Access Panels 2
The library has two front doors (P7000 only) and three back access panels.
1 Close and lock the front doors.
a Close one door and then the other.
b Turn the door latches to secure the doors to the library frame.
c Lower the latches over the door locks.
d Using the key from the accessory kit, lock the latches in place.
2 Close and lock the back access panels using a 5/32 hex wrench (not
provided).
Connecting Host
Workstations 2
Connect the SCSI (or Ethernet) cables and jumpers as shown in the
applicable figures.
Figure 20
shows the recommended cabling configuration for a 8-drive
P4000 library.
Figure 21
shows the recommended cabling configuration for a 16-drive
P7000 library.
Figure 22
shows the Ethernet cabling configuration for a 10-drive P4000
library.
Figure 23
shows the Ethernet cabling configuration for a 16-drive P7000
library.
Note: Quantum ships sufficient SCSI cables and terminators with
this library to set up two-drives per SCSI bus, as well as
adequate SCSI jumper cables to accommodate up to 4 drives
per SCSI bus.