Quantum PX506 and PX510 Unpacking and Installation Instructions Introduction 3 Selecting an Installation Location 4 Rack Space Requirements.........................................................................................5 Environmental Conditions .......................................................................................6 Preparing for the Installation 7 Providing Necessary Tools and Equipment ..........................................................7 Taking ESD Precautions .....
Quantum PX506 and PX510 Unpacking and Installation Instructions Document 81-81338-01 D01 June 2005 2
Quantum PX506 and PX510 Unpacking and Installation Instructions Document 81-81338-01 D01 June 2005 Introduction 0 Caution: Do NOT unpack the Quantum PX506 or PX510 unless you are a qualified Quantum field service engineer. This document explains how to unpack the Quantum PX506 and PX510 libraries and install them in a standard 19 in. rack. Once the library is unpacked and installed, set up the library using the instructions in the Quantum PX500 Series User’s Guide PN 81-81290.
Quantum PX506 and PX510 Unpacking and Installation Instructions Document 81-81338-01 D01 June 2005 Figure 2 Quantum PX510 Library Selecting an Installation Location When choosing an installation site for the PX506 and PX510, consider the following requirements: 4 • Rack Space Requirements • Environmental Conditions Selecting an Installation Location 0
Quantum PX506 and PX510 Unpacking and Installation Instructions Document 81-81338-01 D01 June 2005 Rack Space Requirements 0 Figure 3 shows the minimum rack space required by both the PX506 and PX510. • Depth - 31 in (76.2 cm) • Width - 19 in (48.3 cm) • Height: • • PX506 - 17.25 in (44 cm) - 10U per library • PX510 - 31.5 in (80 cm) - 18U per library Weight: • PX506 - 202 lbs. (92 kg) with 6 drives, 4 magazines, and 0 cartridges installed • PX510 - 334 lbs.
Quantum PX506 and PX510 Unpacking and Installation Instructions Document 81-81338-01 D01 June 2005 Figure 3 Rack Space Requirements 19 31 in ( 48 . 3c in to i 36 n( .
Quantum PX506 and PX510 Unpacking and Installation Instructions Document 81-81338-01 D01 June 2005 • Service clearance - 15 in (38 cm) in the front of the library and 12 in (30 cm) in the back of the library These environmental conditions apply when the PX506 and PX510 libraries are in operation. Note: For additional PX500 Series specifications (including environmental requirements during shipping and storage), see the Quantum PX500 Series User’s Guide (PN 81-81290).
Quantum PX506 and PX510 Unpacking and Installation Instructions Document 81-81338-01 D01 June 2005 • Do not place static-sensitive parts on a metal surface. Place them inside their protective shipping bag or on an antistatic mat. • Avoid touching connectors and other components. Note: Dry climates and cold-weather heating environments have lower relative humidity and are more likely to produce static electricity. Unpacking the Library Note: 0 Inspect the outer library packaging for damage.
Quantum PX506 and PX510 Unpacking and Installation Instructions Document 81-81338-01 D01 June 2005 Figure 4 Unpacking the Libraries (PX506) Cover Accessories kit Front bezel Lift point Metal bands Metal bands Pallet Unpacking the Library 9
Quantum PX506 and PX510 Unpacking and Installation Instructions Document 81-81338-01 D01 June 2005 Figure 5 Unpacking the Libraries (PX510) Lid Sleeve Accessories kit Front bezel Lift point Metal bands Metal bands Pallet 10 Unpacking the Library
Quantum PX506 and PX510 Unpacking and Installation Instructions Document 81-81338-01 D01 June 2005 Removing the Remaining Packing Materials 0 Now that you have removed the library chassis from its shipping carton, remove the remaining packing materials from the library chassis: 1 Put on an antistatic wrist strap and clip it to the antistatic stud on the back of the library (near the power supply). Caution: Take standard ESD precautions when performing this procedure.
Quantum PX506 and PX510 Unpacking and Installation Instructions Document 81-81338-01 D01 June 2005 Figure 6 Opening the Right and Left Magazine Access Doors Left magazine doors Right magazine doors Door releases 4 Insert the wooden dowel that is included in the library accessory kit into the magazine release hole and trip the magazine release to remove the each magazine from the library (see figure 7).
Quantum PX506 and PX510 Unpacking and Installation Instructions Document 81-81338-01 D01 June 2005 Figure 7 Removing the Magazines Magazine release hole Magazine release Magazine release (engaged) Right magazine PX506 shown Removing the Remaining Packing Materials 13
Quantum PX506 and PX510 Unpacking and Installation Instructions Document 81-81338-01 D01 June 2005 5 To remove the robotics restraints (see figure 8): a Disconnect the two velcro straps securing the robotics restraints to the library chassis. b Pull the straps away from the chassis anchors and remove the straps from the library. c Lift the left robotics restraint slightly up and remove it from the library.
Quantum PX506 and PX510 Unpacking and Installation Instructions Document 81-81338-01 D01 June 2005 Close the front doors. e 6 Remove the tape drive cover plates by loosening the captive screws securing the plate to the library chassis with a flat blade screwdriver (see figure 9).
Quantum PX506 and PX510 Unpacking and Installation Instructions Document 81-81338-01 D01 June 2005 It is important to the library installation to locate the hole pattern in the rack rails (see figure 11). The library must be installed at the beginning of the hole pattern. Refer to table 1 for information on common rack hole types. Table 1 Rack Hole Types Figure Description Cage nut Square rack holes are the most common type of rack holes.
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Quantum PX506 and PX510 Unpacking and Installation Instructions Document 81-81338-01 D01 June 2005 Warning: Installing the Library 0 Table 2 Library Mounting Hardware If the rack is empty at the time of installation, do NOT install the PX506 or PX510 library too high in the rack. The weight of the libraries may cause the rack to become “top heavy” and unstable if installed in the top of an empty rack.
Quantum PX506 and PX510 Unpacking and Installation Instructions Document 81-81338-01 D01 June 2005 Qty Figure Description 2 sets Back bracket hardware (M5 x 8 allen screws and mounting plate) 2 sets Back clamp hardware (M5 x 10 and back clamp) Installing the Rack Mount Shelves 0 1 Assemble the rack mount shelves by (see figure 13): Note: The rack mount shelf orientation differs between the right and left shelves to allow the FlexLink system to operate.
Quantum PX506 and PX510 Unpacking and Installation Instructions Document 81-81338-01 D01 June 2005 Figure 12 Rail Adapter Orientation Keep the arrow up for correct orientation Figure 13 Assembling the Rack Mount Shelves Allen screws Rail adapter Rail adapter T-nuts T-nuts Right rail Left rail Rail adapter Rail adapter 2 Install the left and right rack mount shelves into the rack (the rack mount shelves adjust 27 in. to 36 in.
Quantum PX506 and PX510 Unpacking and Installation Instructions Document 81-81338-01 D01 June 2005 Figure 14 Installing the Rack Mount Shelves Mounting plate M4 x 12 Allen screws Left rack mount shelf Fr on t of r ac k Right rack mount shelf 3 Once the rack mount shelves are secured to the rack, tighten the Allen screws securing the adjustable shelves together. Installing the Library Chassis Warning: The PX506 weighs approximately 78 lbs (35 kg) without power supplies or tape drives.
Quantum PX506 and PX510 Unpacking and Installation Instructions Document 81-81338-01 D01 June 2005 Figure 15 Removing the Power Supplies Captive screw PX510 shown 2 The back mounting brackets are lettered (A through I) so the correct mounting position is easily determined. The mounting positions differ depending on the depth of the rack (see table 3).
Quantum PX506 and PX510 Unpacking and Installation Instructions Document 81-81338-01 D01 June 2005 Table 3 Back Mounting Bracket Orientation Rack Depth Mounting Position > 27 to 28 in. Use holes A and C > 28 to 29 in. Use holes B and D > 29 to 30 in. Use holes A and C > 30 to 31 in. Use holes B and D > 31 to 32 in. Use holes C and E > 32 to 33 in. Use holes D and F > 33 to 34 in. Use holes E and G > 34 to 35 in. Use holes F and H > 35 to 36 in.
Quantum PX506 and PX510 Unpacking and Installation Instructions Document 81-81338-01 D01 June 2005 Figure 16 Back Mounting Brackets (PX506) Back mounting bracket Back mounting bracket Allen screws Allen screws Figure 17 Back Mounting Brackets (PX510) Back mounting bracket Back mounting bracket Allen screws Allen screws 3 Install the library into the rack as shown and secure with eight PHILLIPS screws for the PX506 and twelve PHILLIPS screws for the PX510 (see figure 18 for the PX506 and figure 19 f
Quantum PX506 and PX510 Unpacking and Installation Instructions Document 81-81338-01 D01 June 2005 Figure 18 Installing the Library into the Rack PHILLIPS screws Fr on to fr ac k Figure 19 Installing the Library into the Rack PHILLIPS screws Fr 26 Installing the Library on t of rac k
Quantum PX506 and PX510 Unpacking and Installation Instructions Document 81-81338-01 D01 June 2005 4 Secure the back of the library to the rack with two mounting clamps and and two Allen screws on each clamp. The mounting clamps are oriented differently depending on the depth of the rack (see figure 20). Note: If the rack depth is 27 to 30 in., the long portion of the clamp is mounted to the back. If the rack depth is 30 to 36 in., the long portion is mounted to the front.
Quantum PX506 and PX510 Unpacking and Installation Instructions Document 81-81338-01 D01 June 2005 Figure 21 Removing the Tape Drive Cover Plates Tape drive 1 Tape drive 3 Tape drive 2 Tape drive 5 Tape drive 4 Cover plate Tape drive 6 PX506 shown b Insert the tape drive into the drive bay slowly until the connectors are seated. Refer to figure 22 and figure 23 for drive bay numbering.
Quantum PX506 and PX510 Unpacking and Installation Instructions Document 81-81338-01 D01 June 2005 Figure 23 PX510 Tape Drive Numbering Tape drive 2 Tape drive 1 Tape drive 4 Tape drive 3 Tape drive 6 Tape drive 5 Tape drive 8 Tape drive 7 Tape drive 10 Tape drive 9 c Tighten the tape drive thumbscrews using a flat blade screwdriver. d Repeat these steps to install another tape drive in a different location, if desired. The library chassis is installed in the rack.
Quantum PX506 and PX510 Unpacking and Installation Instructions Document 81-81338-01 D01 June 2005 • PX510 Cabling Configuration (SCSI) Note: Quantum ships sufficient SCSI cables and terminators with the libraries to set up two-drives per SCSI bus. One tape drive per SCSI bus may be necessary for optimum performance. Refer to your tape drive documentation. Note: SCSI cable lengths should not exceed 82 feet (25 meters) between the host and library.
Quantum PX506 and PX510 Unpacking and Installation Instructions Document 81-81338-01 D01 June 2005 Figure 25 PX510 Cabling Configuration (SCSI) SCSI jumper SCSI jumper Host computer Host computer SCSI jumper Host computer SCSI jumper SCSI terminators Host computer SCSI jumper Host computer 2 Connect one end of an AC power cable to each installed power supply and to a wall outlet.
Quantum PX506 and PX510 Unpacking and Installation Instructions Document 81-81338-01 D01 June 2005 Loading the Tape Cartridges 0 Initial Configuration 0 Before operating the library, load the appropriate tape cartridges (LTO and/ or SDLT) into the library starting with the left-hand magazines (refer to the Quantum PX500 Series User’s Guide PN 81-8290 for more information on tape cartridges).
Quantum PX506 and PX510 Unpacking and Installation Instructions Document 81-81338-01 D01 June 2005 0 Setting the Library Options To set the library options: 1 Press Setup from the Home screen. The OCP displays the Setup screen (see figure 27): Figure 27 Setup Screen Enter 2 From the Setup screen, use the up and down arrows to highlight Cabinet and press Enter.
Quantum PX506 and PX510 Unpacking and Installation Instructions Document 81-81338-01 D01 June 2005 Table 4 Setting Up the Cabinet Cabinet Options Description Host bus Sets the SCSI ID for both the library and tape drives. Stack role Assigns the library stack role as Master, Slave, or Stand alone. There can be only one Master library in a multiple stack. Once configured as a slave, all library OCP functions can be controlled via the Master library OCP.
Quantum PX506 and PX510 Unpacking and Installation Instructions Document 81-81338-01 D01 June 2005 Setting Network Information 0 To view or edit the network information: 1 From the Setup screen, use the up and down arrows to highlight Network and press Enter.
Quantum PX506 and PX510 Unpacking and Installation Instructions Document 81-81338-01 D01 June 2005 Removing the FlexLink Covers 0 • Installing the Libraries • Configuring the Libraries in a Multiple Stack The FlexLink covers must be removed prior to library installation so tape cartridges can pass between library chassis. To remove the FlexLink covers: 1 The library modules have pass-through cover plates located on the top and bottom of the chassis.
Quantum PX506 and PX510 Unpacking and Installation Instructions Document 81-81338-01 D01 June 2005 Figure 32 Removing the Pass-through Cover Plates Infrared transmitter/ receiver Screws Cover plate Cover plate Screws Infrared transmitter/ receiver PX506 shown The cover plates are removed.
Quantum PX506 and PX510 Unpacking and Installation Instructions Document 81-81338-01 D01 June 2005 Installing the Alignment Hardware 0 The alignment hardware is installed on the top and bottom of the libraries in a multiple stack to allow the FlexLink bays to align correctly. Install the following alignment hardware (see figure 33): 1 Install the top alignment hardware with two PHILLIPS screws. 2 Install the bottom alignment hardware with one PHILLIPS screw.
Quantum PX506 and PX510 Unpacking and Installation Instructions Document 81-81338-01 D01 June 2005 Installing the Libraries 0 Refer to Installing the Library on page 15 for information on installing the library chassis into the rack. The libraries must be stacked without space between units. Configuring the Libraries in a Multiple Stack 0 The libraries initialize by default in a “Stand Alone” configuration.
Quantum PX506 and PX510 Unpacking and Installation Instructions Document 81-81338-01 D01 June 2005 40 Installing Additional Libraries
