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1. oc G164 G238 Optional Expansion Col 6 439 440 441 541 542 Col 7 543 544 545 637 638 G638 Hardware Installation Page 29 Initial Power On Plasmon recommends the following initial start up procedure 1 Mass load media into the library before powering on any hardware 2 Power on the library first by opening the front door turning on the power switch and closing the front door The library takes a few minutes to initialize When the process is completed the front panel indicates that the library is on line and ready for operation 3 Power on the NAS unit by plugging the power cord into the power source and pressing the red power switch on the back of the unit Then connect the recommended UPS CAUTION To avoid corruption of the NAS drives do not power on the NAS unit until the library is mass loaded with media powered on and completes initialization If the NAS unit is powered on before library initialization it must be restarted from the Archive Appliance GUI interface 4 After initial power on the Archive Appliance software must be configured Please refer to the software Quick Start Guide on the provided resource CD A8 Unit LED Indicators There is a bank of LED indicators on the back panel of the A8 unit located just below the UPS connector A label on the back of the unit identifies these indicators LED Legend GigE Activity GigE Link2. These laser product labels are placed on the front of the library inside the front door Appendix B Plasmon AA238 AA638 User Manual Page 52 Document Revision A WARNING The safety interlock on the back door of the library is designed to stop library operation when the door is opened Defeating this interlock may result in hazardous radiation exposure CDRH Regulations The Center for Devices and Radiological Health CDRH of the U S Food and Drug Administration implemented regulations for laser products on August 2 1976 These regulations apply to laser products manufactured from August 1 1976 Compliance is mandatory for products marketed in the United States Lithium Battery The Main Control Board and the Front Control Panel contain a lithium battery which could explode if incorrectly replaced Replace only with a qualified replacement battery Return the old battery to the manufacturer for disposal or dispose of in accordance with local regulations for the disposal of lithium batteries ATTENTION IL Y A DANGER D EXPLOSION S IL Y A REPLACEMENT INCORRECT DE LA BATTERIE REMPLACER UNIQUEMENT AVEC UNE BATTERIE DU MEME TYPE OU D UN TYPE RECOMMANDE PAR LE CONSTRUCTEUR METTRE AU REBUT LES BATTERIES USAGEES CONFORMEMENT AUX INSTRUCTIIONS DU FABRICANT Vorsicht Explosionsgeahr bei unsachgemabem Austausch der batterie Ersatz nur durch denselbel oder einen vom Hersteller empfolhenen gleichwertigen Typ Entsorgung gebrauchter Batte
3. S Plasmon The Leader in Professional Data Archival Solutions The Plasmon UDO Archive Appliance AA238 AA638 UDO Drive User Manual P N 97707543 A PREFACE Copyright Copyright 2005 by Plasmon All rights reserved This item and the information contained herein are the property of Plasmon No part of this document may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means electronic mechanical magnetic optical chemical manual or otherwise without the express written permission of Plasmon United States Office European Headquarters UK Plasmon Plasmon Data Limited 4425 ArrowsWest Drive Whiting Way Colorado Springs CO 80907 3489 Melbourn Herts SG8 6EN Disclaimer Plasmon makes no representation or warranties with respect to the contents of this document and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose Further Plasmon reserves the right to revise this publication without obligation of Plasmon to notify any person or organization of such revision or changes Trademark Notices Plasmon and UDO are U S registered trademarks of Plasmon All other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners Plasmon AA238 AA638 User Manual Preface Document Revision A Page 1 Revision History Revision Date Description A 4 05 Init
4. 1 starting at column 3 and moving from left to right For example slot 2 column 4 slot 3 column 5 slot 4 column 3 etc Drives are numbered from the top down with each module containing two drives and with drive 1 on the top The ten slot magazine is numbered from the top down with slot 1 on the top AA438 Slot Configuration left expansion bay only Viewing the system through the rear access door the columns are viewed from left to right starting with column 1 far left and the storage slots are numbered following the pattern for the 238 slot configuration for column 3 4 and 5 and from the top down for column 1 and 2 AA638 Slot Configuration left and right expansion bays Viewing the system through the rear access door the columns are viewed from left to right starting with column 1 far left and the storage slots are numbered following the pattern for the 238 slot configuration for column 3 4 and 5 and from the top down for column 1 and 2 and also from the top down for column 6 and 7 Hardware Installation Plasmon AA238 AA638 User Manual Page 28 Document Revision A Optional Expansion Col 1 Col 2 239 240 241 G438 Figure 10 AA238 AA638 Slot Configuration Plasmon AA238 AA638 User Manual Document Revision A Col 3 NES Col 4 2 5 8 Mailslot Magazine OONDOARWNH eo 234 237 Col 5
5. Open Open Open Open SCSI Activity Ch 1 SCSI Activity Ch 0 Flash Activity 10 Open 11 Super I O Heartbeat 12 OSB4 Heartbeat 13 CPU Power OK 14 Temperature Alarm 15 NAS LIB PSU Fault 16 System Fan Fault QVIOOVOO COCOCOCOQ Q0 Q9 n Figure 11 A8 Unit LED Indicators OONOARWNS Hardware Installation Plasmon AA238 AA638 User Manual Page 30 Document Revision A Table 2 A8 Unit LED Signals LED State Indication 1 GigE Activity Flashing On Ethernet activity Off No Ethernet activity 2 GigE Link On Ethernet connection Off No Ethernet connection 7 SCSI Activity Ch 1 Flashing On SCSI activity on Ch 1 Off No SCSI activity on Ch 1 8 SCSI Activity Ch 0 Flashing On SCSI activity on Ch 0 Off No SCSI activity on Ch 0 9 Flash Activity Flashing On Flash activity Off No flash activity 11 Super I O Heartbeat Flashing On Super I O Heartbeat OK Off Super I O Heartbeat fault 12 OSB4 Heartbeat Flashing On OSB4 Heartbeat OK Off OSB4 Heartbeat fault 13 CPU Power OK On CPU power OK Off CPU power fault 14 Temperature Alarm On Overheating warning Off Temperature OK 15 NAS LIB PSU Fault On Power supply failure Off Power supplies OK 16 System Fan Fault On System fan failure Off System fans OK Plasmon AA238 AA638 User Manual Hardware Installation Document Revision A Page 31 AA438 and AA633 Bay Installation The
6. calling Serial number e Description of failure System information Computer type and SCSI adapter Software configuration Software and version number The Leader in Professional gt p asmon Data Archival Solutions
7. packaging skid Connect velcro on ramp to velcro on packaging skid Figure 19 Packing the AA238 AA638 Libraries b 5 Using two people roll library onto packaging skid Library s front door goes onto skid first Push on bottom of library when rolling onto packaging skid 6 Cover library with the ant static bag and insert back edge board of skid into slots with foam protected side toward library Figure 20 Packing the AA238 AA638 Libraries c Hardware Installation Plasmon AA238 AA638 User Manual Page 37 Document Revision A 7 Remove ramp from skid and place upright in slot provided behind library Close velcro fasteners eL Figure 21 Packing the AA238 AA638 Libraries d 8 Place top foam over library and fit in place a Figure 22 Packing the AA238 AA638 Libraries e Hardware Installation Plasmon AA238 AA638 User Manual Page 38 Document Revision A 9 Place cardboard sleeve over library and place lid on top ja Figure 23 Packing the AA238 AA6368 Libraries f 10 Finally strap box to skid for shipping Plasmon AA238 AA638 User Manual Hardware Installation Document Revision A Page 39 Packing Instructions AA438 AA638 Expansion Bays This section is provided in case it is necessary to ship the bays to another location or back to Plasmon These procedures must be followed CAUTION Plasmon libraries bays and NAS units must be shipped in the original packagi
8. 0 die f r 250V 15A oder die Gleichwertigkeit geeognet ist zu benutzen Appendix B Plasmon AA238 AA638 User Manual Page 54 Document Revision A A AS unit LED indicators eene 30 AA top rack cable connections eene 25 installation ainia a 19 PACKING c TIRY 46 AA238 slot configuration scener 28 AA438 slot configuration esses 28 AA638 slot configuration esses 28 agency standards safety ssssssssss 51 B bar code label cion taa 12 bays Installation rd 32 PACKING 4 een 40 bulk load magazine se 15 bulk loading media eee 10 C cable Ethernet corista 25 library power sssemmIII 24 54 library SCSI aient i 24 NAS POWER m 25 54 INAS SCS na ee ee 25 capacity MIOS EET 9 uere euere 9 cartridge UDO 222220snannannnnnnnennnnnnnenennnnnnnenn 11 columns and slots 00 242240ananennnnnnnnennnnnnnenn 28 customer support ccc cece ceeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeaeeeeeeensaees 57 D diagnostics connector sene 25 drive CAPACILY ses M terete 9 TPO un 15 49 Plasmon AA238 AA638 User Manual Document Revision A E expansion bays installation packing toin F front access door front panel display i
9. 5 Expansion Bay Installation f 0 0 6 IRI 35 Packing the AA238 AA638 Libraries a lille en 36 Packing the AA238 AA638 Libraries D llis en 37 Packing the AA238 AA638 Libraries C llle eh 37 Packing the AA238 AA638 Libraries d 0 0 eh 38 Packing the AA238 AA638 Libraries e lise en 38 Packing the AA238 AA638 Libraries f illis eh 39 Plasmon AA238 AA638 User Manual List of Figures Document Revision A Page 7 List of Figures Plasmon AA238 AA638 User Manual Page 8 Document Revision A CHAPTER 1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW General Information The Plasmon Archive Appliance is a Network Attached Storage NAS device providing long term secure storage for archived and fixed content data It combines the performance benefits of network attached RAID with the reliability and robustness of Plasmon UDO Ultra Density Optical optical storage The Archive Appliance includes a SATA RAID cache Plasmon AA238 AA638 optical library with UDO drives and media and an integral PC server running enterprise class storage management software The Plasmon AA238 AA638 libraries make multiple 5 25 inch 30GByte UDO Ultra Density Optical media available to computer systems for reading or writing These libraries have capacities ranging from 238 to 638 media providing 7 14TB to 19 14TB of data storage Media may be added or removed through an automated mailslot when the library is on line These libr
10. PS cables through the cable guides as explained in the NAS rack installation instructions in this chapter Connections are made as shown below PSU Fault PSU On Off Power A8 Future SCSI Buzzer Reset LEDs Switch LEDs Expansion Power UPS Ethernet SCSI Diagnostics Connector Connector Connector Connector Connector Figure 7 NAS Unit Back Panel The power cable can be plugged into any standard 120 volt to 240 volt wall outlet The NAS unit uses auto ranging power supplies The diagnostics connector is provided for Plasmon trained service personnel CAUTION To avoid corruption of the A8 SATA drives do not power on the NAS unit until the library is mass loaded with media powered on and completes initialization If the NAS unit is powered on before library initialization it must be restarted from the Archive Appliance GUI interface Plasmon AA238 AA638 User Manual Hardware Installation Document Revision A Page 25 Loading Media Use only Plasmon approved ISO standard 5 25 inch UDO media in the library Media is loaded into the library using one of three methods e Mass Loading recommended This method is intended as a one time solution to mass load the entire library with media when the library is off line and there is no power applied Automated Mailslot This is intended for importing and exporting a single piece of media while the library is on line Ten Slot Magazine Not supported in Archive Appliance at this ti
11. aries have a media transport element MTE with a dual picker which holds two media simultaneously to make rapid media exchanges and provide fast performance in a multi user environment Library Models This manual covers the following Plasmon libraries Table 1 AA238 AA638 Library Models Model Maximum Number of Maximum Number of Optical Media Drives AA238 238 4 AA438 438 4 AA638 638 4 Plasmon AA238 AA638 User Manual Product Overview Document Revision A Page 9 Media Movement The media transport element MTE is used to move single media within the library between the media storage area and a drive or the mailslot To speed the process the MTE can move two media simultaneously Importing and Exporting Single media can be imported or exported using the mailslot The mailslot is accessible to both pickers in the media transport element MTE For data security access to the mailslot function is controlled by the application software The mailslot option may be disabled via software or front panel operation To manually import a media press the open close mailslot button on the far right of the front panel display After inserting a media the mailslot closes automatically Depending on the application software it may be necessary for the library to re inventory media after a manual import export After manually exporting a media the operator must press the open close mailslot button to close the
12. ary CAUTION Use minimum force when removing the restraints and packing material from the MTE 3 Install the top rack with the A8 NAS unit on top of the library as explained later in this chapter 4 For the AA438 and AA638 install one or two expansion bays as explained later in this chapter 5 Mass load media as explained later in this chapter Library Position Position the library in a location that allows both the front and rear door to open completely without obstruction Allow at least a two inch clearance on the sides for ventilation Lower the leveling feet to the floor to stabilize the library Library Environment To ensure long term reliability operate the library only between 10 to 32 C 50 to 90 F and 10 to 80 relative humidity The media and drives require a clean environment Excessive dust and dirt can lead to data loss and increase service calls Plasmon AA238 AA638 User Manual Hardware Installation Document Revision A Page 17 Space Planning A Expansion 7 IP AA638 92 E Top View Expansion Bay AA438 E Y Y 56 Figure 5 Space for AA164 AA638 Hardware Installation Plasmon AA238 AA638 User Manual Page 18 Document Revision A Installing the NAS Rack The NAS Network Attached Storage component of the AA238 AA638 is shipped separately and must be mounted on top of the library chassis The following instructions and pictu
13. bs o op d 52 Laser Safety Notice io raros RR ER Rene nn Redes CRGO Roane eek ecke 52 CDRH Regulations Edi on ee ee aa rear ne ea beeen nenn 53 Lithium Battery sinn cee ek RR eae oe KE ktater ERA REA AER RR RR Ra RR ae RE 53 Power Cord Set 54 F r the U S and Canada 2 4 ER daha REG ann e gee UN 54 For Germany and Continental Europe illie 54 TS SNP S oo oboe n pad M ERUNT NEUE USUS 55 CONTACTING PLASMON 05 cris AAA AAA AAA AAA 57 Table of Contents Plasmon AA238 AA638 User Manual Page 6 Document Revision A LisT OF FIGURES UDO Medal Ac 11 Write Protecting UDO Media 0 0 ce 9e e rh 11 AA238 AA638 Libraries Front View ces 0 0 0 0 00 RR RR RR s 13 AA238 AA638 Libraries Rear View o RR ls 14 opaceforAAT64 AA638 vo s ARRA uaa A CARRERA REN RA REN 18 Library Cable Connections oooooccorccrrroro lh hh hne 24 NAS Unit Back Panel 0 2 0 0 2c nn hh thia 25 Mass Loading Media erbe pP A ee gud d eate d en 26 Using the Mailslot 1 2 0 2 22 RR eR Done da n dU Ede A Rr UTE UR dA ec 27 AA238 AA638 Slot Configuration ooooocooccconc eae 29 AG Unit LED Indicators vips 0 ray bi a a v d RW 30 Expansion Bay Installation a 0 Mh 32 Expansion Bay Installation 0 0 0 0 itkini RI I eh 33 Expansion Bay Installation C liliis RR III 34 Expansion Bay Installation d siiis RII II Ih 34 Expansion Bay Installation e l siiis RR II eh 3
14. commended UPS cables to the A8 Route all cables through the cable ducts as shown below Ethernet SCSI Connector Connector Connector When ready to start up the system route the power and Ethernet and recommended UPS cables to their respective sources Hardware Installation Plasmon AA238 AA638 User Manual Page 21 Document Revision A 8 Mount at least three short cable ducts under the library to route the SCSI cable to the front bottom cable opening as shown below SCSI Cable Ducts 9 Bring the SCSI cable up through the cable opening and plug the SCSI cable into the library SCSI connector as shown below 10 Use the remaining tie wraps to secure and route the cables as required Hardware Installation Plasmon AA238 AA638 User Manual Page 22 Document Revision A 11 The A8 unit is shipped with blanks in six of the eight drive positions Two SATA drives in their own carriers are packaged separately To mount the drives into the unpopulated slots of the A8 prepare each SATA drive carrier by pushing the release lever lock to the right to pop out the release lever Then fully insert each SATA drive carrier into the A8 and push the release lever all the way in to lock the drive carrier in place TA JNS S Release Lever Release Lever Lock E CER CAUTION To avoid corruption of the NAS drives do not power on the NAS unit until the library is mass loaded with media powered on and completes init
15. duct Warranty sci ete boa ee boa O SS AR RE BC dps 4 LIST OF FIGURES MC erm 7 CHAPTER 1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW nr AAA A AA AAA 9 General Informati0N oooccccccoooo nennen een 9 Library Models cocaina lios et ea ER RT EE a Bc o MR ela RTT ad 9 Media Movement 10 Importing and Exporting ciso naa kaaa a aa E RR RR e ue 10 Bulk Loading Media 0 ccc e een 10 UDO Media i c sus x RR REE a e aka a ek Roa a a ORC CR ae Re RT cc GR 11 Write Protecting UDO Media isssseeeeeee RR I eh 11 Plasmon UDO Media for Archive Appliance 00 0000 12 UDO Media Care and Handling oocccocccccco Ih 12 Major Hardware Components 2 2224 see Hanna nnn 13 M ilslot 4 ETT 15 Front Panel Display lcs locas erase a nn erm eae ee 15 Media OT acts ieee ex wt ee RU RU TREE I ia 15 Bulk Load Magazine o ooocooooc hh 15 Media Transport Element MTE isssesssseeee RR III 15 DIVES D orn TP 15 Front Access Door iia tou PA ERR UR RA T REA RN ART RC eal 15 Rear Access Door o 15 CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION gt 030 RR FR PEE RAG EQ Rau 17 Getting Slane osa kc oo nra RO Sen edd an ea Der ek 17 Unpacking and Installing the Hardware 0 0 cee nh 17 Library POSTOR a aR LR e aed BR Dp n 17 Library Environ Met 17 Space Plan TT 18 Installing the NAS Rack a 22102440 20 RE ar A wean 19 Cable Connections 2 2 ns 24 Library Cable Connecti0NS ooooccccc nennen e
16. en 24 NAS Unit Cable Connections 200 0000 cee lr 25 Plasmon AA238 AA638 User Manual Table of Contents Document Revision A Page 5 Lee e os cp 26 Mass Loading Recommended 0 0 cee ene 26 Automated Mailslot llli 27 Ten Slot Magazine 2 2 0 4 2082 wa ek mm A m ORC n 27 Identifying Storage Columns and Slots 0000 ee 28 AA238 Slot Configuration 0 eee 28 AA438 Slot Configuration left expansion bay only 0 000 eee 28 AA638 Slot Configuration left and right expansion bays 22 00 c eee eee 28 Initial Power On 2 2 rrr 30 A8 Unit LED Indicators 0 0 0 0000 0000s 30 AA438 and AA638 Bay Installation 00 cc ee 32 Packing Instructions AA238 AA638 222 2 ee 36 Packing Instructions AA438 AA638 Expansion Bays 2 202005 40 Packing Instructions AA238 AA638 NAS Unit 0 0 0 eee 46 Packing the NAS Mounting Rack 0 c cee eens 46 Packing the AS Unit uode deme q nenn 48 APPENDIX A DOPEDIFICATIONS 224 AAA AAA AAA RC 49 Overall Library Specifications ooooooooooorrrrrrror rre 49 APPENDIX B SAFETY AGENCY STANDARDS ooo 00ooonoresasarananas 51 FGCINO ICE PES 51 Industry Canadian Notice per ICES 003 0 51 European Notice o o o o o o lh 51 Australia New Zealand nnana naaa 0 0 ls 51 Product Safety Standards x usua ee We ana sense eee Rp RO Reser RE a
17. expansion storage bays that attach to the sides of Plasmon AA438 and AA638 libraries are shipped separately The following instructions explain how to mount the bays to the main library chassis 1 The main library chassis is shipped without side panels Remove the side panels if upgrading an AA238 library for single bay upgrades remove left side panel only 5 i i 8l F bh Figure 12 Expansion Bay Installation a Hardware Installation Plasmon AA238 AA638 User Manual Page 32 Document Revision A 2 Position the expansion bay flush against the library chassis matching the guide pins on the chassis to the guide holes on the expansion bay SED mo Figure 13 Expansion Bay Installation b Plasmon AA238 AA638 User Manual Hardware Installation Document Revision A Page 33 3 Using a 5 16 hex wrench engage the four latch hooks that hold the expansion bays to the library chassis There are two on each side of the bay Figure 14 Expansion Bay Installation c 4 Using a 1 phillips head screw driver attach the finish matching cover plate to the back side of the expansion bay with the color coated screws provided Figure 15 Expansion Bay Installation d Hardware Installation Plasmon AA238 AA638 User Manual Page 34 Document Revision A 5 Attach the finish matching square column to the front of the bay by hanging it on the Screw heads provided Figure 16 Expansion Bay Installation e 6 F
18. h Cutout for Power Strip Corner Block with Cutout for Power Strip 4 Close and tape the box for shipping Plasmon AA238 AA638 User Manual Hardware Installation Document Revision A Page 47 Packing the A8 Unit This section is still under construction Hardware Installation Plasmon AA238 AA638 User Manual Page 48 Document Revision A APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS Overall Library Specifications The following table provides information about the Plasmon AA238 AA638 libraries These specifications are subject to change without notice Table 3 AA238 AA638 Library Specifications Specification AA238 AA438 AA638 Library Capacity UDO 7 1TB 13 1TB 19 1TB Number of Media Storage 238 438 638 Slots Number of Drives 2 4 2 4 2 4 Drive Types Supported UDO UDO UDO Library Reliability MSBF gt 3 8M gt 3 8M gt 3 8M Robotics Avg Exchange 6 2 sec 6 3 sec 6 4 sec Time Picker Type dual dual dual Automated Mailslot single single single Magazine ten slot ten slot ten slot Not supported in this release Warranty One Year on site 5x9xNBD extended options available Library Interface 10 100 Gigabit Ethernet copper Options redundant power supply 1or 2 additional buses Space Requirements Width in cm 56 142 56 142 56 142 Height in cm 77 196 77 196 77 196 Depth in cm 88 224 88 224 88 224 Allow 3 airflow behind unit and 2 airflow on both sides Pla
19. ial release NOTE The most current information about this product is available on the Plasmon web site www plasmon com or www plasmon co uk Preface Plasmon AA238 AA638 User Manual Page 2 Document Revision A Conventions Used WARNING A WARNING is used to alert the reader to situations or conditions that could potentially result in personal injury fire hazard or equipment damage CAUTION A CAUTION is used to warn of undesirable procedures or of situations in which equipment damage could result NOTE A NOTE is used to emphasize an area of text or to provide additional information Plasmon AA238 AA638 User Manual Preface Document Revision A Page 3 Product Warranty This Plasmon library is warranted free from defects in materials parts and workmanship and to conform to the current product specification upon delivery For the specific details of your warranty refer to your sales contract or contact the company from which the library was purchased The Plasmon quality system is in compliance with and registered to IS0O9001 2000 All products are assembled from new or remanufactured parts The warranty for the library shall not apply to failures of any unit when e The library is repaired by anyone other than Plasmon personnel or approved agent e The library is physically abused or is used in a manner that is inconsistent with the operating instructions or product specification defined by Plasmon e The librar
20. ialization If the NAS unit is powered on before library initialization it must be restarted from the Archive Appliance GUI interface Plasmon AA238 AA638 User Manual Hardware Installation Document Revision A Page 23 Cable Connections The power switch and the power and SCSI connectors for the library are accessed through the front door The power SCSI UPS and diagnostics connectors for the NAS unit are located at the rear of the unit The library and NAS unit require separate power input WARNING Attention Service Personnel This equipment is powered by multiple sources The disconnect for the top mounted NAS unit is the plug on the power strip located on the back of the unit The disconnect for the lower library unit is the plug at the bottom front of the unit Disconnect power to the specified device before servicing Library Cable Connections Route the power cable through the bottom of the library to the power cable connector Using the supplied cable restraint attach the cable and secure the plug to the library with the phillips head screw provided Power Switch SCSI Connector Power Connector Figure 6 Library Cable Connections The power cable can be plugged into any standard 120 volt to 240 volt wall outlet The library uses an auto ranging power supply Hardware Installation Plasmon AA238 AA638 User Manual Page 24 Document Revision A NAS Unit Cable Connections Route the power SCSI Ethernet and U
21. inally attach the finish matching side panel to the bay by hanging it on the screw heads provided and lower the leveling feet to the floor to stabilize the library Figure 17 Expansion Bay Installation f Plasmon AA238 AA638 User Manual Hardware Installation Document Revision A Page 35 Packing Instructions AA238 AA638 This section is provided in case it is necessary to ship the library without expansion bays or NAS unit to another location or back to Plasmon For instructions on how to pack the expansion bays and NAS unit see the next sections in this chapter These procedures must be followed CAUTION Plasmon libraries bays and NAS units must be shipped in the original packaging Shipping a unit in anything other than the manufacturers packaging voids the warranty The library must be parked before packing the system refer to the Archive Appliance Administrator Guide Remove all media before shipping the library The storage element detentes are not strong enough to hold the media during shipment Follow these steps to pack the library for shipping 1 Move media transport MTE to bottom center of library 2 Cover MTE with anti static bag 3 Clamp foam support over MTE Make sure foam tabs on support are securely underneath MTE Figure 18 Packing the AA238 AA638 Libraries a Hardware Installation Plasmon AA238 AA638 User Manual Page 36 Document Revision A 4 Place skid ramp on ground in front of
22. m fits down between the bays Then slid the cardboard box over the bays and tape the top flaps closed 11 Finally strap box to skid for shipping Plasmon AA238 AA638 User Manual Hardware Installation Document Revision A Page 45 Packing Instructions AA238 AA638 NAS Unit This section is provided in case it is necessary to ship the NAS unit to another location or back to Plasmon These procedures must be followed CAUTION Plasmon libraries bays and NAS units must be shipped in the original packaging Shipping a unit in anything other than the manufacturers packaging voids the warranty The NAS mounting rack and the A8 unit are each packaged and shipped in individual boxes as described below Refer to the NAS mounting instructions in this chapter to understand how to remove the A8 unit from the rack and the rack from the library Packing the NAS Mounting Rack 1 Lay the mounting rack box out with the accessories box and corner blocks in place as shown below Line up the slots in the corner blocks front to back Accessories Box Hardware Installation Plasmon AA238 AA638 User Manual Page 46 Document Revision A 2 Place the mounting rack into the box with the front of the rack facing the accessories box and the bottom rails fitted in the slots of the corner blocks P 3 Identify the corner block that has a cutout for the power strip and place corner blocks on top of the mounting rack Corner Block wit
23. mailslot Bulk Loading Media Not supported in Archive Appliance at this time Bulk loading of media is performed by using the ten slot magazine or by opening the rear access door and placing media in each storage slot by hand Product Overview Plasmon AA238 AA638 User Manual Page 10 Document Revision A UDO Media The Plasmon AA238 AA638 libraries use UDO media with 30GB capacity UDO media is not compatible with MO drives and MO media is not compatible with UDO drives The media transport element MTE in the library mechanically identifies the media cartridge type while picking it and does not try to insert incorrect media into a drive Data is written to and read from a UDO disk enclosed within a carrier cartridge The library has a bar code scanner which reads a bar code label on the cartridge and identifies it to the library MTE Figure 1 UDO Media Write Protecting UDO Media To write protect one side of the media slide the tab on that side in the direction of the protect arrow as shown in the figure below There is a write protect tab on each side of the disk When a side is protected the Write Protect window is open Write Protect Tab Write Protect Window Figure 2 Write Protecting UDO Media Plasmon AA238 AA638 User Manual Product Overview Document Revision A Page 11 Plasmon UDO Media for Archive Appliance Plasmon supports UDO media purchased from Plasmon only UDO media purchased from Plasmon f
24. me This is intended for importing and exporting up to ten pieces of media in a removable bulk load magazine while the library is on line Mass Loading Recommended Ensure that the library is turned off and that the power cable is disconnected from the wall outlet 1 Using the enclosed key open the rear door of the library 2 Insert the media into the slots with the shutter end of the media going in first NOTE There are no requirements for loading media in a specific order Plasmon recommends filling the storage slots in numerical order starting with slot number one See the storage slot map on the inside of the rear door or the diagrams later in this chapter for the storage slot numbering system 3 Insert the media completely into the storage slot until it contacts the back of the slot Figure 8 Mass Loading Media 4 Continue loading all media into the storage slots 5 Close and lock the rear door Hardware Installation Plasmon AA238 AA638 User Manual Page 26 Document Revision A Automated Mailslot After the NAS is activated the automated mailslot is the default method for importing and exporting single media while the library is on line Figure 9 Using the Mailslot Using the front panel display a single piece of media can be imported or exported through the mailslot door Once the appropriate button is selected on the front panel the door opens automatically and a media carrier extends outward to acce
25. mporting and exporting initial power on installation expansion bays library iacens library environment library position loading media NAS top rack L library cable connections environment installation models e OPUONS aide eta packing position een library specifications loading media M mailslot u max drive capacity media movement store transport element MTE UDO usais models library INDEX N NAS top rack cable connections ieii 25 installation erectis 19 packing zu At RIO Se ede ite 46 OPHONS 4 deci 49 packing instructions AA238 AA638 NAS Unit 46 packing instructions AA238 AA638 36 packing instructions AA438 AA638 Bays 40 power connections sssee em 24 Power COS see es chest erahnen 24 54 power on initial 440s04444nnnnennnnnnnnnennnnnnnenennn 30 rear access dOOr srini terit rere ida 15 Index Page 56 S safety agency standards ssssssessss 51 slots and columns ee 28 space planning iison riiai ieii 18 specifications ninii iaa e aeia 49
26. n A Page 51 Product Safety Standards This library complies with the following domestic and international product safety standards e UL Standard 60950 1 1st Edition 2003 Safety of Information Technology Equipment e CSA Standard C22 2 No 60950 1 03 Safety of Information Technology Equipment e IEC 60950 1 1st Edition 2001 Laser Safety Notice This library is a Class 1 Laser Product It has a bar code reader inside the housing and complies with 21 CFR 1010 10 1040 11 and IEC 60825 1 1993 A1 1997 A2 2001 as a Class 1 Laser product The maximum radiation power output of the MS 3 bar code reader is 500UW The maximum radiation power output of the VS 310 bar code reader is 1mW with a scan rate of 60 scans sec high density and 100 scans sec low density The maximum output power and wavelength of the laser in the Plasmon UDO30I drive is 65mW 403 413nm the maximum output and wavelength of the laser in the Sony SMO F551 W5 drive is 60mW 675 695 nm and the maximum output and wavelength of the laser in the Sony SMO F561 drive is 40mW 655 667nm WARNING Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure CAUTION CLASS 2 LASER LIGHT WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK DEFEATED DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT VORSICHT KLASSE 2 LASER LICHT WENN OFFEN BEI ABLEHNUNG DER VERRIEGELUNG NICHT IN DEN STRAHL BLICKEN ee une na er a nummer Q
27. ng Shipping a unit in anything other than the manufacturers packaging voids the warranty Follow these steps to pack the bays for shipping 1 Lay out the pallet amp ramp wheeled skid and mounting blocks as shown in the picture below Ensure the ramp is securely attached to the pallet with the velcro strips EDS CUM pi EUR NE Plasmon AA238 AA638 User Manual Hardware Installation Document Revision A Page 40 2 Place the first bay on the wheeled skid as shown in the picture below Plasmon AA238 AA638 User Manual Hardware Installation Document Revision A Page 41 4 Use a mounting block and a hex head bolt to secure the bay to the wheeled skid Hardware Installation Plasmon AA238 AA638 User Manual Page 42 Document Revision A 6 Secure a second bay in the same way but facing the opposite direction 7 With two people steadying the bays roll the wheeled skid up the ramp onto the pallet Push at the bottom to avoid tipping Plasmon AA238 AA638 User Manual Hardware Installation Document Revision A Page 43 8 Secure the wheeled skid to the pallet with four hex head bolts two on each side 9 Cover each bay with an anti static bag and tape the ramp in an upright position as shown tq mum ale y j i M L 4 Y Hardware Installation Plasmon AA238 AA638 User Manual Page 44 Document Revision A 10 Place the shaped foam topper on the bays Make certain the center spacer foa
28. or Archive Appliance has a unique bar code label using seven characters Bar Code Label for UDO Media For more detailed information about bar code data and how it is read refer to the G Series SCSI Reference Manual The bar code scanner supports Code 39 bar code symbology and the Biased Double Bar Code Type 2 label format CAUTION Do not write on cover or obscure the bar codes on a media Doing so may cause the system to malfunction UDO Media Care and Handling To maintain maximum reliability the operator should take the time to inspect and clean each media cartridge used CAUTION Always condition the media to the normal operating temperature of the room before using them Improper handling or an inappropriate environment can damage the media To ensure continued reliability When media is loaded into the library or when handling media ensure that the cartridge case is clean Dirty media cartridges can cause problems in loading or the loss of written data If a cartridge case is dirty wipe with a lint free cloth Do not carry media loosely for example in a box or basket Media should be carefully and securely packed for transport Do not load damaged media into a drive or a library Damaged media can interfere with read write reliability e Never touch the disk Opening the cartridge door and touching the disk may interfere with read write reliability Do not expose the media to moisture or direct
29. pt a media Insert a piece of media into the carrier so that the shutter end of the cartridge goes in first and the A side is up Select the appropriate button on the front panel display to close the mailslot door CAUTION Do not attempt to load a media in the mailslot until the media carrier is extended through the open door Never open the mailslot door manually Ten Slot Magazine Not supported in Archive Appliance at this time The ten slot bulk load magazine loads ten pieces of media at one time To use the magazine 1 Release the magazine from the library using the Release Magazine menu option on the front panel display Refer to Archive Appliance Administrator Guide for information 2 Remove the magazine from the library 3 Open the media catch lever 4 Load media into the magazine 5 Close the media catch lever 6 Replace the magazine into the library Plasmon AA238 AA638 User Manual Hardware Installation Document Revision A Page 27 Identifying Storage Columns and Slots Inside the rear door of each G Series library is a diagram of the slot numbering scheme for that library Also refer to the slot location diagrams on the following pages for slot numbering in different libraries AA238 Slot Configuration Viewing the system through the rear access door the columns are viewed from left to right starting with column 3 far left and the storage slots are numbered in a zig zag pattern from the top down with slot
30. res explain how this is done This installation should be performed by Plasmon trained service personnel 1 Using two people place the NAS mounting rack squarely on top of the library chassis with the power strip toward the back Fasten the rack to the chassis using six 1 4 20 truss head phillips screws Place three screws across the front and three across the back just inside the lower edge as shown below u 2 Fasten the rack side panels to the library chassis using four 4 40 x 1 4 flat head phillips screws Place two screws on the front and two on the back one at each corner as shown below Plasmon AA238 AA638 User Manual Hardware Installation Document Revision A Page 19 3 Using two people slide the A8 into the rack from the front as shown below m 4 The A8 sliders have small restraint levers on each side that must be depressed to complete the insertion See below 5 Secure the A8 to the rack using two 10 32 x 1 2 pan head phillips screws one on each side as shown below Hardware Installation Plasmon AA238 AA638 User Manual Page 20 Document Revision A 6 Connect the two short power cables from the A8 power supplies to the power strip on the rack and secure using tie wraps as shown below 7 Mount at least two of the long cable ducts on the left side of the back door one at the top and one at the bottom Connect the main power cable to the power strip and the SCSI and Ethernet and re
31. rien nach Angaben des Herstellers Plasmon AA238 AA638 User Manual Appendix B Document Revision A Page 53 Power Cord Set The voltage rating and the current rating of the power cord set shall be higher than the rated voltage and current of this unit The voltage of the power cord set shall be higher than the power source For the U S and Canada Library to Power Source Power cord must be UL listed and CSA labeled Type SJT FT2 3 conductors No 18 AWG rated 125v 10A A8 to Power Strip Power cord must be UL listed and CSA labeled Type SJT FT2 3 conductors No 18 AWG rated 125v 10A Power Strip to Power Source Power cord must be UL listed and CSA labeled Type SJT FT2 3 conductors No 14 AWG rated 125v 15A For Germany and Continental Europe Library to Power Source STROMANFNAHME 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 6A F r eine 230V Anwendung ist eine harmonisierte lt HAR gt konfektionierte Leitungsschnur Typ HO5vvf3G 1 00 die f r 250V 10A oder die Gleichwertigkeit geeognet ist zu benutzen A8 to Power Strip STROMANFNAHME 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 6A F r eine 230V Anwendung ist eine harmonisierte lt HAR gt konfektionierte Leitungsschnur Typ HO5vvf3G 1 00 die f r 250V 10A oder die Gleichwertigkeit geeognet ist zu benutzen Power Strip to Power Source STROMANFNAHME 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 6A F r eine 230V Anwendung ist eine harmonisierte lt HAR gt konfektionierte Leitungsschnur Typ HO5vvf3G 1 0
32. smon AA238 AA638 User Manual Appendix A Document Revision A Page 49 typical Specification AA238 AA438 AA638 Dimensions Stand Alone Width in cm 28 71 34 87 41 104 Height in cm 77 196 77 196 77 196 Depth in cm 36 91 36 91 36 91 Weight Ibs kg 586 266 685 311 795 361 Dimensions Shipping Library Expansion Bays shipped separately Width in cm 49 125 34 86 Height in cm 76 193 73 184 Depth in cm 37 94 34 86 Weight Ibs kg 662 261 335 152 Dimensions Shipping A8 and Mounting Rack shipped separately Width in cm 30 76 2 Height in cm 34 86 4 Depth in cm 38 96 5 Weight Ibs kg 120 55 Power Consumption Watts 539 539 539 4 drives A8 4 drives A8 4 drives A8 Power Requirements Voltage Frequency 100 to 240 VAC auto ranging power supply 50 60 Hz Environmental Operating Temperature Non Operating Temperature Gradient Temperature Operating Humidity Non Operating Humidity 10 to 32 C 50 to 90 F 30 to 60 C 22 to 140 F 10 C 50 F 10 to 80 RH non condensing 10 to 95 RH non condensing Plasmon AA238 AA638 User Manual Document Revision A Appendix A Page 50 APPENDIX B SAFETY AGENCY STANDARDS FCC Notice This equipment is tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the eq
33. storage columns and slots ssssessse 28 support technical sssssseseeee 57 T technical support 57 top rack cable connections sesssssssssss 25 installation cion ai 19 packing rta ata az 46 U UDO media 5 er een 11 bar code label sss 12 care and handling sseessessssss 12 write protecting ssessssese 11 UPS Connector u eier 25 Plasmon AA238 AA638 User Manual Document Revision A CONTACTING PLASMON Technical Support in the United States Plasmon Technical Support 1 877 585 6793 1 719 593 4192 fax e mail tech support plasmon com Internet www plasmon com Technical Support in Europe Middle East and Africa Plasmon Technical Support 44 0 1763 262 963 44 0 1763 264 407 fax e mail support plasmon co uk Internet www plasmon co uk Technical Support in Asia Pacific South America and Canada International Calls 1 719 593 4437 1 719 593 4192 fax Firmware Updates Contact Plasmon or your reseller for the latest firmware updates Before Placing a Service Call to Plasmon Register your site on line at http www plasmontech com warranty index html Placing a Service Call Contact your service provider directly If Plasmon is your service provider please have the following information available when
34. sunlight Product Overview Plasmon AA238 AA638 User Manual Page 12 Document Revision A Major Hardware Components Refer to the following figures when reading the information in this section Bulkload Magazine Front Mailslot Access Door Front Panel Drive Modules Display Mailslot Door Main Power Switch and AC Power Connector von A Supplies behind panel Figure 3 AA238 AA638 Libraries Front View Plasmon AA238 AA638 User Manual Product Overview Document Revision A Page 13 Product Overview Page 14 Rear Access Door Media Store gt L Media Transport Element MTE includes bar code scanner Figure 4 AA238 AA638 Libraries Rear View Plasmon AA238 AA638 User Manual Document Revision A Mailslot The mailslot provides access for adding or removing individual media Front Panel Display The front panel display consists of the keypad and display controller which provide the operator interface to the system Also called the operator panel it is used to display user related status Media Store The media store holds each media in place It consists of two vertically arranged plates with plastic grooved guide panels that hold each media Bulk Load Magazine Not supported in Archive Appliance at this time The bulk load magazine is capable of importing and exporting up to ten media Media Transport Element MTE The media transport element MTE mo
35. uipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with this manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user is required to correct the interference at his own expense Shielded cables are required for this device to comply with FCC rules Use shielded cables when connecting this device to others Industry Canadian Notice per ICES 003 English This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the interference causing equipment standard entitled Digital Apparatus ICES 003 of the Industry Canada French Cet appareil num rique respecte les limites de bruits radio lectriques applicables aux appareils num riques de Classe A prescrites dans la norme sur le mat riel brouilleur Appareils Num riques NMB 003 dict e par l Industrie Canada European Notice C This product is in conformity with the following directive EN 55022 CISPR 22 Class A EN 55024 e EN 61000 3 2 e EN 61000 3 3 This library system is in conformity with the EMC directive and low voltage directive Australia New Zealand This equipment has been tested and complies with AS NZS 3548 Plasmon AA238 AA638 User Manual Appendix B Document Revisio
36. ves media between storage locations and the disk drives and consists of the picker and flip assembly Drives The optical drives used in the library allow reading and writing of data They are fully tested to work with the library This library uses UDO drives only Front Access Door The front access door is used to gain access to the drive modules power supplies main power switch AC connection SCSI connections and electronic components Rear Access Door The rear access door is used to gain access to the robotics or to hand place media in storage slots for initial bulk loading This door incorporates an interlock system requiring a key Plasmon AA238 AA638 User Manual Product Overview Document Revision A Page 15 Product Overview Plasmon AA238 AA638 User Manual Page 16 Document Revision A CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Getting Started This chapter provides a guide to installing the Plasmon AA238 AA638 hardware and the procedures necessary to quickly get on line Unpacking and Installing the Hardware Please follow the unpacking instructions found on the shipping enclosures Verify that all listed components are present Save all packing material in case it is ever necessary to ship the hardware Before powering on the system 1 Using the enclosed key open the rear door of the library 2 Carefully remove all the shipping restraints from the media transport element MTE attached to the lift rails inside the libr
37. y fails because of accident misuse abuse neglect mishandling misapplication alteration faulty installation modification or service by anyone other than the factory service center or its approved agent e The library is repaired by anyone including an approved agent in a manner that is contrary to the maintenance or installation instructions supplied by Plasmon The Plasmon serial number tag is removed The library is damaged because of improper packaging on return CAUTION Returning the library in unauthorized packaging may damage the unit and void the warranty If problems with the library occur contact your maintenance organization do not void the product warranty by allowing untrained or unauthorized personnel to attempt repairs WARNING Untrained personnel operating the library may create dangerous situations This could lead to physical harm to the operator data loss and or disabling of the library system Please review and observe all safety rules concerning the operation of the library Preface Plasmon AA238 AA638 User Manual Page 4 Document Revision A TABLE OF CONTENTS AAA RSEN eek es 1 SOBWION ces hee soi wis ows ewe aie bua ha HOSES T RUDI CE ewe BE Eee lebe 1 Disclaimer naa ee ak a RNR Qd AR RA aA ia 1 Trademark Notices usse sse exe pe aa Reed p Ec a ee ER a 1 Revision PISIOTDY ex aha cee aR an Ree Ri do an PACK nu E ea 2 Conventions Used isss arrere nkuna eee R e tenes 3 Pro
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