Storagetek 9710 User Manual

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viii 9710 System Assurance Guide MR0012J FiguresFigure 1-1. The System Assurance Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MR0012J 9710 System Assurance Guide ix TablesTable 1-1. Team Member Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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MR0012J 9710 System Assurance Guide xi PrefaceThis guide contains information about planning, ordering, installing, and follow-up activities required

Prefacexii 9710 System Assurance Guide MR0012J TrademarksStorageTek is a trademark of Storage Technology Corporation. Other features and terms used

MR0012J 9710 System Assurance Guide xiii Preface Related PublicationsAdditional information is contained in the following publications: Obtaining In

Prefacexiv 9710 System Assurance Guide MR0012J StorageTek employees and for contract customers and partners with a login and password.The location of

MR0012J 9710 System Assurance Guide xv Preface Comments and SuggestionsA Reader’s Comment Form at the back of this publication is for communicating s

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MR0012J 9710 System Assurance Guide 1-1 1The System Assurance ProcessFigure 1-1 shows the system assurance overview. The system assurance team members

System Assurance Team 1-2 9710 System Assurance Guide MR0012J System Assurance Team Responsibilities Table 1-1 lists the responsibilities of the sys

MR0012J 9710 System Assurance Guide 1-3 System Assurance TeamSolutions Delivery Engineer (SDE) • Prepares customer service support procedures. • Expla

The System Assurance Flowchart1-4 9710 System Assurance Guide MR0012J The System Assurance Flowchart Figure 1-2 shows the system assurance process f

MR0012J 9710 System Assurance Guide 1-5 The System Assurance FlowchartProposal AcceptanceThe system assurance process begins when the customer accepts

Schedule Planning1-6 9710 System Assurance Guide MR0012J Preinstallation Checklist Error CheckIf the preinstallation checklists are complete and corre

MR0012J 9710 System Assurance Guide 2-1 2Key PersonnelThis chapter enables you to record the names and phone numbers of the key personnel on the teams

StorageTek Team2-2 9710 System Assurance Guide MR0012J StorageTek TeamList names and telephone numbers of the following people:Marketing Representat

MR0012J 9710 System Assurance Guide 2-3 StorageTek Hardware and Software StorageTek Hardware and Software Support StorageTek provides the following p

Channel Partner Team2-4 9710 System Assurance Guide MR0012J Channel Partner Team List names and telephone numbers of the following people:Marketing

MR0012J 9710 System Assurance Guide 3-1 3Product OverviewThis chapter provides an overview of the LSM, drive configurations, and interfaces. The 9710

9710 Library Storage ModuleSystem Assurance Guide

Drive Configurations3-2 9710 System Assurance Guide MR0012J Drive ConfigurationsThe LSM is shipped standard with no drive plates and with two 14-pac

MR0012J 9710 System Assurance Guide 3-3 Host InterfacesThe PRM card is shipped with the PDU, even though it is not part of the PDU. The card is mounte

Host Interfaces3-4 9710 System Assurance Guide MR0012J Figure 3-2. Direct Connection for AS/400 Control

MR0012J 9710 System Assurance Guide 3-5 Host InterfacesFigure 3-3. Client Configuration (Indirect Connection) with AS/400

Host Interfaces3-6 9710 System Assurance Guide MR0012J Figure 3-4. SCSI Direct Connection (Open Systems) with Common Bus

MR0012J 9710 System Assurance Guide 3-7 Host InterfacesFigure 3-5. Host-Indirect Connection

Host Interfaces3-8 9710 System Assurance Guide MR0012J Figure 3-6. Subsystem Generic Software Types

MR0012J 9710 System Assurance Guide 3-9 Data Interfaces Data InterfacesRefer to the 9840 Tape Drive System Assurance Guide, MT 5003, for 9840 data in

RS4233-10 9710 System Assurance Guide MR0012J more than three FIPS drives can exist in the 9710. The remaining available drive slots can be used by SC

MR0012J 9710 System Assurance Guide 3-11 SCSI Library Robotic InterfaceNote: The 3270 control interface ports shown in Figure 3-7 on page 3-11 are not

ii 9710 System Assurance Guide MR0012J Information contained in this publication is subject to change. In the event of changes, the publication will b

SCSI Library Robotic Interface3-12 9710 System Assurance Guide MR0012J Note: The 3270 control interface ports shown in Figure 3-8 on page 3-12 are not

MR0012J 9710 System Assurance Guide 4-1 4Ordering the EquipmentThis chapter provides the worksheets to use when ordering the 9710 LSM. The Ordering P

Hardware Order Worksheets4-2 9710 System Assurance Guide MR0012J • Library configuration worksheet• Site survey• Product checklistAtlanta Shared Servi

MR0012J 9710 System Assurance Guide 4-3 Hardware Order WorksheetsNote: Both feature codes 1603 and 2016 include two serial ports and do not include a

Hardware Order Worksheets4-4 9710 System Assurance Guide MR0012J DLT DrivesFigure 4-2 on page 4-5 lists the DLT8000 model and feature number. Figure 4

MR0012J 9710 System Assurance Guide 4-5 Hardware Order WorksheetsFigure 4-2. DLT8000 Model and Feature Selections

Hardware Order Worksheets4-6 9710 System Assurance Guide MR0012J Figure 4-3. DLT7000 Feature Selections

MR0012J 9710 System Assurance Guide 4-7 Hardware Order WorksheetsFigure 4-4. DLT4000 Feature Selections

Hardware Order Worksheets4-8 9710 System Assurance Guide MR0012J 4890 DrivesFigure 4-5 lists the 4890 drive feature numbers.CAUTION:You may not instal

MR0012J 9710 System Assurance Guide 4-9 PDU Power Cables PDU Power CablesThe PDU power cables are included when you order the PDU feature code. They

MR0012J 9710 System Assurance Guide iii List of PagesDocument Title: 9710 Library Storage Module System Assurance GuideGuide Part Number: MR0012JIniti

Serial Cables, 9710 to Host4-10 9710 System Assurance Guide MR0012J Table 4-2. Serial Cables, 9710 to HostDescription Part Number Quantity❑Cable assem

MR0012J 9710 System Assurance Guide 4-11 SCSI Cabling SCSI CablingThe following pages contain SCSI cable and adapter information.Cable RestrictionMax

SCSI Cabling4-12 9710 System Assurance Guide MR0012J Figure 4-6. SCSI Connector Types

MR0012J 9710 System Assurance Guide 4-13 SCSI CablingCable Length SubtractionWhen considering the length of an external SCSI interface bus, you must s

SCSI Cabling4-14 9710 System Assurance Guide MR0012J 10 no 5.3 m (17.5 ft) from drive bus2.4 m (8.0 ft) from control bus1 yes2.4 m (8.0 ft) from bus 1

MR0012J 9710 System Assurance Guide 4-15 SCSI Cabling9710 to Host There are many external SCSI cables, depending on the platform. These cables are ava

SCSI Cabling4-16 9710 System Assurance Guide MR0012J Daisy Chain Daisy Chain TerminatorsTable 4-7 lists available terminators if your configuration re

MR0012J 9710 System Assurance Guide 4-17 SCSI CablingPRS CardWhen installing a PRS in the 9710, the cables listed below are required from the PRC to t

SCSI Cabling4-18 9710 System Assurance Guide MR0012J Robotics Control, InternalThe SCSI control card can be connected directly to the I/O panel or can

MR0012J 9710 System Assurance Guide 4-19 SCSI CablingAS/400 Data PathThe AS/400 special SCSI cables come in two models: above floor, and under floor (

iv 9710 System Assurance Guide MR0012J Summary of ChangesDate Reissue Level ChangeDec. 1999 J throughout: Incorporated template 103199 and updated boi

SCSI Cabling4-20 9710 System Assurance Guide MR0012J Sun Sparc Workstation Table 4-11. SCSI Cables and Adapters for Sun Sparc Workstationx Description

MR0012J 9710 System Assurance Guide 4-21 SCSI CablingRS/6000, Bull DPX/20 Table 4-12. SCSI Cables and Adapters for RS/6000 and Bull DPX/20x Descriptio

SCSI Cabling4-22 9710 System Assurance Guide MR0012J SCSI AdaptersSingle-Ended Narrow or Fast/Narrow to WideHigh Density 68-68 Pin Standard JackscrewN

MR0012J 9710 System Assurance Guide 4-23 SCSI CablingAS/400 Serial CablesSequent CablesCables specific to Sequent are listed below.Table 4-16. AS/400

FIPS Cabling4-24 9710 System Assurance Guide MR0012J FIPS CablingThe following pages contain FIPS cable and adapter information.FIPS CablesThe two t

MR0012J 9710 System Assurance Guide 4-25 FIPS CablingTable 4-18. FIPS CablesDescription Part Number Quantity❑ Serpentine cable adapter, AS/400 IOP sid

FIPS Cabling4-26 9710 System Assurance Guide MR0012J FIPS TerminatorsThe following table lists available terminators if your configuration requires ad

MR0012J 9710 System Assurance Guide 4-27 Modem Cables Modem CablesIf the client plans on using a modem for remote support, make sure that one of the

Cartridge Tapes and Labels4-28 9710 System Assurance Guide MR0012J Cartridge Tapes and LabelsThe Media Service Center in Atlanta handles orders for

MR0012J 9710 System Assurance Guide 4-29 Cartridge Tapes and LabelsEAMEAustria 0800 20 16 31Belgium 0800 75 327Denmark 8088 0744Finland 08001 13361Fra

MR0012J 9710 System Assurance Guide v ContentsList of Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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MR0012J 9710 System Assurance Guide 5-1 5Pre-installation ChecklistOn the following pages, verify that all issues have been addressed and resolved. Ci

Fire Suppression System5-2 9710 System Assurance Guide MR0012J Fire Suppression System❑ Yes ❑ NoEnsure customer is aware that StorageTek does not

MR0012J 9710 System Assurance Guide 5-3 Hardware Support ServicesCableRJ-45 to RJ-4520 ft MARS/UUT interconnect50 ft MARS/UUT interconnect100 ft MARS/

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MR0012J 9710 System Assurance Guide A-1 ASite Planning InformationThis appendix provides specifications and floor space requirements. The following ta

A-2 9710 System Assurance Guide MR0012J Table A-3. Optional Power Distribution Unit (PDU) SpecificationsPower cable U.S./Canada:120 VAC UL/CSA power c

MR0012J 9710 System Assurance Guide A-3 Figure A-1. 9710 Layout and Floor Space RequirementsC60187LSM BASIC UNIT SERVICE AREA REQUIREMENTSLSM EXPANDED

A-4 9710 System Assurance Guide MR0012J Table A-5. Power CharacteristicsDescription Value / Part Identification PicturePower drops for 9710 and PDU 1

MR0012J 9710 System Assurance Guide A-5 Power usage for library without drives 1Watts 150 peak / 100 Continuous KVA 0.15 Peak / 0.10 ContinuousPower u

Contentsvi 9710 System Assurance Guide MR0012J Post-installation Follow-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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MR0012J 9710 System Assurance Guide Index-1 IndexAadaptershigh density 68-68 pin standard jackscrew SCSI, 4-22SCSI, 4-22single-ended narrow or fast/na

IndexIndex-2 9710 System Assurance Guide MR0012J Pplacing the order, 1-5power distribution unitdescription, 3-2power cables, 4-9preinstallation checkl

READER’S COMMENT FORMPlease check or fill in the items; adding explanations/comments in the space provided.Which of the following terms best describes

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MR0012J 9710 System Assurance Guide vii ContentsPDU Power Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .