Quantum AML/E User's Guide
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1. Figure 5 1 Room Layout Scale 1 4 1 5 6 Survey Data 600139 C Site Preparation CF Note This information must be conveyed to the customer to enable site preparation before installation Note This information must be conveyed to the customer to enable site preparation before installation The following customer supplied circuits are necessary for the proper installation and operation of the AML E library Power Circuits Refer to Electrical Specifications on page 3 5 208 VAC single phase 20A circuit terminated in a NEMA L6 20R receptacle 208 VAC single phase 15A circuit terminated in a NEMA L6 15R receptacle 120 VAC single phase 15A circuit terminated in a NEMA L5 15R receptacle Telephone Connection Refer to Modem on page 4 7 Standard B1 analog telephone line terminating in an RJ 11 connector Each AMU requires a separate line for the diagnostic modem 10 Oct 1996 Site Preparation 5 7 Customer Building Layout Sketch the building layout that indicates the route from the loading dock to equipment final destination Indicate obstructions Figure 5 2 Building Scale Grid 1 4 No Scale 5 8 Survey Data 600139 C2. Access Conditions Access to AML E library room elevator stairs door widths etc Dimensions and Location of Smallest Door or Opening Loading Dock Specifications dock height type of ramps weather protection etc Semitrailer Accessibility Y or N Preferred Required Local Carrier Company Site Preparation 5 9 10 Oct 1996 Where Can Trailer Be Left for Staging Availability of Material Handling Equipment Location for Uncrating Preferred Time of Day for Unloading and Moving Materials Off Hours Weekends Accessibility for Installation Team 5 10 Survey Data 600139 C Procedure for Obtaining Building Passes Procedure for Scheduling the Elevator Loading Dock etc Waste Disposal Considerations Bargaining Unit Considerations Other Considerations Site Preparation 5 11 10 Oct 1996 Additional Comments Record any additional information from other pages For reference purposes note the page number with the information Add and number additional sheets as necessary 5 12 Survey Data 600139 C
3. OVCLVIE Wet cpu ea Ph Ohana Ra alah Pe E Bea ger a Scene 3 3 Physical Specifications nsi Se eT dA ER ER e eee eee ee 3 3 Electrical Specifications aez a aE dTa Ta ATR Ta TA ATR EAT nenn 3 5 Performance Specifications nennen nen 3 6 Environmental Specifications e 0000 3 6 Regulatory Specifications e nennen nenn 3 6 Media Quantity Specifications 22222snseeeessensnnsennnnennnn eee 3 7 Fl oring Requirements as Ra BR Rn in 3 9 Barcode Requirements c Rc R STE ci hoe RE les N E ea E oN A T 3 9 iv Contents 600139 C System Configuration System Heishts 2 na Ar ln Storage Types stirad AN E a Media Types boat ied cerita aa and Drive Types eis is seele eee Insert Eject Types 5 2 bisaa sev oie tsa Insert Eject Handling Rack 0 00 e cece eee Media Segments 2222ceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenennnnn Universal Drive Cabinets 2222222 c cece eee eee lexan Panels ar stets A AS Software Types erber ko errer han eee erie eniats ee asad Host Connection 0 e cece eee eee Communication Software 00 c eee eee ee Special Engineering Request 222222000 Customer System Layout 6 6 Survey Data 10 Oct 1996 Contents v vi Contents Customer Room Layout 66 rr 5 6 Sue Preparan una er en ee N a ee a da 5 7 Power Circuits ans aan hai a a an a Laos 5 7 Telephone Connection 2222222ssssseeeseeennnennnn nen
4. 2 box Standard 4 box D2 DTF 2 box D2 DTF 10 Oct 1996 Drive Types Type Supported Rack Mount Yes or No Yes or No Fujitsu 3490E Yes EMASS 8490 Yes IBM 3490 C1A Yes IBM 3490 C2A Yes EMASS 8590 Yes MountainGate 2150 Yes ER90 HiPPI Yes ER90 IPI Yes Exabyte 8mm Yes Exabyte 4mm Yes HP OD Yes EMASS 4002 Yes OTR Yes DTF 1242 Yes non EMASS drive Insert Eject Types 4 5 Insert Eject Handling Rack Enter the quantity of the media type handling racks Refer to Media Types on page 4 4 for the chosen media types Media type 1 Media type 2 Media type 3 Media Segments Enter the quantity of the media segments Refer to Media Types on page 4 4 for the chosen media type Media type 1 Media type 2 Media type 3 Universal Drive Cabinets Enter the quantity of the desired drive cabinets maximum 4 None Drive Cabinet s Backup AMU If a backup AMU is desired check W the desired type of data switch Automatic Data Switch Manual Data Switch 4 6 System Configuration 600139 C Modem Check W if a modem is desired Yes No Lexan Panels Check W the desired Lexan panels None Full side Lexan panel 19 rack close out Lexan panel Full side and 19 rack close out Lexan panels Modem 4 7 10 Oct 1996 Software Types Check W the requested type of software HCC MVS AMASS AMASS with DataMgr F
5. Handling Unit onrera o A ie 2 6 Robots 22 peter a en ee a Sao 2 7 Storage E TTT 2 8 Quadro Tower Hs ae A ers ass sel cool cds Ess 2 8 Hexa Tower a 2 9 Linean RACKS ran ea en en ame ae 2 10 EoHtrolCabinek 3 aa dO ER aes ete wena te ew see 2 11 Universal Drive Cabinet 00 ccc eee e teen ene 2 12 Insert Eject Unit sus 2 13 Software Components o 2 14 MNS SUPPOrt Hl e a a AA rn 2 14 Host Control Component HCC Software serren 2 14 UNIX SUPPOrE 2 2er ae ne em NRE 2 15 AMASS Software AN ee ee en Dan ee ee 2 15 D ataMsr Sottware ia ee han As bes han 2 16 FileServ Software au genen ae En N na as 2 16 VolServ Software icin te2 Ba a e aaa 2 17 DAS Software zu en ee een 2 17 Archive Management Software Support 000008 2 18 2 2 System Description 600139 C Overview The EMASS Automated Media Library AML is a fully automated robotic media library that offers an enterprise solution to data management and backup An example of an AML E configuration is shown in Figure 2 1 Figure 2 1 AML E Example Configuration The AML E configuration legend is as follows OT HT HU I E DU DC CC AMU 10 Oct 1996 Quadro Tower Hexa Tower Handling Unit Robot Insert Eject Unit 1 EF Drive Unit Optional Drive Control if required for drive unit Control Cabinet Archive Management Unit AMU Overview 2 3 2 4 System Operatio
6. Power Circuits ics 2 2 TTT 5 7 Telephone Connection sessies tresse tnan EEEE EAE EE ESE ee TAT TR 5 7 Customer Building Layout oooococcocorrroccnnnrrrrnann 5 8 Access CONOS u S ERT eis essen enter en he 5 9 Additional Comments 0 000000 sense TTT 5 12 5 2 Survey Data 600139 C Overview This section solicits pertinent information about the delivery site Record all requested general information General Information Place any additional information in Additional Comments on page 5 12 Customer Name Mailing Address Sales Contact Telephone EMASS Sales Rep EMASS Account Mgr Shipping Address Overview 5 3 10 Oct 1996 Installation Contact Telephone Target Installation Date Target Operational Date Physical Environment Place any additional information in Additional Comments on page 5 12 Room Dimension Ceiling Height Ceiling Projection Floor Type 5 4 Survey Data 600139 C Floor Load Capacity Fire Protection Physical Environment 5 5 10 Oct 1996 Customer Room Layout Sketch the approximate measurements of the AML E library room and any obstructions
7. MASS Integrated Storage Solutions A Raytheon E Systems Company Copyright 1996 EMASS Inc All rights reserved No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying and recording or by any information storage or retrieval system except as may be expressly permitted by the 17 U S C 8101 et seq or in writing by EMASS Inc This document contains subject matter in which EMASS Inc has proprietary rights Use duplication or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in the definition of limited rights in a 15 of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause in DFARS 52 227 703 and or similar or successor clauses in the FAR DoD or NASA FAR Supplement Contractor is EMASS Inc 10949 East Peakview Avenue Englewood Colorado 80111 Although the material contained herein has been carefully reviewed EMASS Inc does not warrant it to be free of errors or omissions EMASS Inc reserves the right to make corrections updates revisions or changes to the information contained herein EMASS is a registered trademark of EMASS Inc AML E is a trademark of EMASS Inc Other trademarks are property of their respective owners Document number 600139 C Published 10 Oct 1996 EMASS 10949 EAST PEAKVIEW AVENUE ENGLEWOOD COLORADO 1 800 TAP ETAC Introduction Overview A Er O A 1 3 Inten
8. percent Print contrast at least 75 percent Ratio at least 2 2 Module 250 mm Print tolerance 57 mm e Additional Requirements e Length of the rest zones 5 25 mm 0 25 mm e No black marks can be present in the intermediate spaces or rest zones e No white areas may be present on the bars e Bars should read in a uniform direction Nonuniform reading directions are feasible in principle but have a detrimental effect on performance e Each label should be applied in the upper right corner of the tape cartridge recess when oriented vertically e Quality Testing Compliance with these specifications can be checked and documented with the Ergilaser 3000 High Density bar code measuring device that is manufactured by the Laetus Company Flooring Requirements 3 9 10 Oct 1996 3 10 System Specification 600139 C System Configuration NS A RON 4 3 System Heights i ur habi tasir er ee 4 3 Storage ly pes na Er BER PERLE re na 4 3 Media Ka se u neh esse tude 4 4 Drive TIPOS iia RL o ii E ae 4 5 Insert Eject Ly POS nen rr Mac en pica 4 5 Insert Eject Handling Rack ooooooocccccoccccccoccro rr 4 6 Media Rege tis is STE A eae HR Eee 4 6 Universal Drive Cabinets ro 4 6 Backup AMU tess aes a SG TRER 4 6 Mode u 2405 cee ee enter Aa 4 7 Eexan Panels ta a ia ela sa add a lo eh air US otk ds 4 7 Software TYPOS rio nen eignen EAR E E iaa 4 8 Host a T daria a san a pn ls r
9. 0 05 30 Control cabinet Universal Drive 208 VAC 0 01 0 05 30 L6 15R Pa 120 VAC 0 01 0 05 30 L5 15R a Drives not included Table 3 3 AML E Drive Component Electrical Specification Device Sins Phas AMP BTU EMASS 8490 120 VAC 5 225 EMASS 8590 120 VAC 3 1024 EMASS DLT4002 120 VAC 2 340 EMASS DTF1242 120 VAC 3 598 EMASS ER90 120 VAC 2 1760 10 Oct 1996 Electrical Specifications 3 5 Performance Specifications Table 3 4 lists the key performance information for the AML E library Table 3 4 AML E Performance Specifications Avg Actions Peak Actions Avg Time to Max Time to Pick Time per Hour per Hour Present Media Present Media 300 400 2 5 seconds 6 seconds 3 seconds Environmental Specifications Table 3 5 Table 3 5 lists the key environmental information for the AML E library AML E Environmental Specifications Temperature Minimum to Maximum 60 90 F 16 32 C Recommended 70 75 F 21 24 C Humidity Minimum to Maximum 15 75 percent Recommended 45 65 percent Altitude No limit Regulatory Specifications Table 3 6 lists the key safety and electromagnetic regulatory information for the AML E library Table 3 6 AML E Regulatory Specifications Safety EMC EMI North America Europe North America Europe UL CSA TUV Rhineland FCC Part 15 CE Mark UL1950 ITE C22 2 950 EN60950 C
10. a variety of robotic systems e Determines on line or stored media volume location e Issues manual or robotic commands to retrieve and mount media e Allows multiple clients to share a single media library e User defined classes of media can share a media library e Supports multiple media types e Pools drives to allow drives to shared among clients e User defined migration policy allows media to be migrated between on line and off line storage Once a media volume is mounted the files are accessible across the centralized or distributed environments through e Ethernet s FDDI e HYPERchannel UltraNet Requirements to support VolServ software are platform dependent Additional detailed information is provided in the part number 600308 01 VolServ Documentation Set for SGI and the part number 600308 02 VolServ Documentation Set for SUN manuals DAS software The distributed AML Server DAS is a software product with both client and server components The server software modules support the OS 2 operating system platform and the client software modules support UNIX AIX operating system platforms They communicate from the UNIX AIX clients to the OS 2 DAS server AMU controller PC across a TCP IP connected network Software Components 2 17 10 Oct 1996 DAS allows client systems to request actions on selected media within the AML system DAS performs the following requested actions e moun
11. an expanding library MVS Support Unlimited MVS system images support is provided by Host Control Component HCC MVS software This software integrates transparently with MVS S 370 5 7 3590 and Sysplex environments Host Control Component HCC Software Media functions are routed from the host computer to the AMU AMS software Media functions supported by HCC software include the following e Mount Keep operations e Volume insertion ejection e Administration of media transport cleaning e Media label initialization and verification e Automatic reply to outstanding Write to Operator with Reply WTOR e Scratch media management Communications functions between the host and AMU AMS software are provided by the following means e Local or remote VTAM LU2 standard 3270 support e EXCP standard console communication local NON SNA 3x74 control unit e LU6 2 APPC via Token Ring or Ethernet adapter 2 14 System Description 600139 C Minimum software requirements to support EMASS software in the MVS environment include the following e MVS SP1 3 6 for JES2 e MVS SP2 2 for JES3 e SMP E e Assembler H e Standard MVS utilities Additional detailed information is provided in the part number 600333 HCC MVS Documentation Set manuals UNIX Support Software solutions to accessing a media libraries are implemented through the UNIX virtual file system layer AMASS Software AMASS software p
12. ations Continued Media Quantity Media Device meli Quadro Tower Hexa Tower Linear Rack Optical Disk 803 4 inches 2816 528 264 512 95 5 g inches 3872 726 363 110 3 4 inches 4576 858 429 Optical Disk 80 3 4 inches 3072 576 288 Reflection 5 95 g inches 4224 792 396 110 3 4 inches 4992 936 468 DTF small 80 3 4 inches 2048 384 192 Cartridge 5 95 g inches 2560 480 240 110 3 4 inches 3072 576 288 DTF medium 80 3 4 inches 1280 240 120 Cartridge 5 95 g inches 1536 288 144 110 3 4 inches 1792 336 168 3 8 System Specification 600139 C Flooring Requirements In addition to being dust free physically chemically and acoustically appropriate the flooring must meet the insulation resistance specifications The insulation resistance between the floor surface and earth ground must be 1x 10 to 1x 108 ohms to prevent system failure or electrical shock Sufficient resistance is achieved by using antistatic nonconducting floor tile with a resistance of 1 x 10 to 1 x 10 ohms Provide an appropriate connection to the metal portion of the ground plate as necessary to ensure the insulation resistance Barcode Requirements Barcode scanning of individual media labels is accurate if the labels meets the ANSI MH10 8M 1983 standard and other additional requirements The requirements are e ANSI MH10 8M 1983 Standard Number of digits 6 Background reflection at least 25
13. bs 75 Ibs sq ft Overview 3 3 10 Oct 1996 Table 3 1 AML E Component Physical Dimensions Continued Device Height Width Depth eae Load Quadro Tower 80 inches 88 inches 88 inches 7187 lbs 134 lbs sq ft 95 ginches 88 inches 88 inches 7939 lbs 148 lbs sq ft 110 3 4 inches 88 inches 88 inches 8686 lbs 162 lbs sq ft Hexa Tower 80 inches 73 inches 37 1 inches 893 lbs 44 lbs sq ft 95 ginches 73 inches 37 1 5 inches 1098 lbs 58 lbs sq ft 110 3 inches 73 inches a7 ly 2 inches 1120 lbs 59 lbs sq ft Control 73 inches 24 inches 24 inches 551 lbs 138 lbs sq ft Cabinet Universal 773 4inches 24 5 ginches 36 inches 985 Ibs 75 lbs sq ft Drive Cabinet a Includes the weight of the heaviest available drive 3 4 System Specification 600139 C Electrical Specifications Table 3 2 lists the key electrical information for the components of the AML E library Table 3 2 AML E Component Electrical Specifications Device voltage kVA AMP BTU Receptacle Single Phase AMU 120 VAC 0 15 2 762 L5 15R Handling Unit 208 VAC 0 1 0 5 305 Control cabinet Quadro Tower 208 VAC 0 03 0 14 91 Control cabinet Hexa Tower 208 VAC 0 03 0 14 91 Control cabinet Linear Rack Not Applicable Control Cabinet 208 VAC 0 4 1 9 1219 L6 20R I E Unit 208 VAC 0 01
14. components available for the AML E library Chapter 5 Survey Data Provides space for planning physical electrical and environmental requirements This information is required by the installation team 1 AML E is a trademark of EMASS Inc Throughout the remainder of this document we refer to AML E library as AML E Overview 1 3 10 Oct 1996 1 4 Associated Documents Assistance Introduction 600025 600026 600027 600300 600302 600307 600308 01 600308 02 600309 600255 01 600333 600336 AML E Maintenance Guide AML E Operator Guide AML E Installation Guide AML Hardware Configuration Information Product Order Information AMASS Documentation Set VolServ Documentation Set for SGI VolServ Documentation Set for SUN FileServ Documentation Set for SGI FileServ Documentation Set for Convex HCC MVS Documentation Set DataMgr Documentation Set If questions cannot be solved with the aid of this document or the immediate salesperson contact the EMASS Technical Assistance Center ETAC e United States e Germany 1 800 827 3822 1 800 TAP ETAC 0 130 817 021 e United Kingdom 0 800 893 179 600139 C System Description OVEIVIEW a ae NE RE ET AN 2 3 System Operational Flow oceana N NAT nnn eee 2 4 Hardware Components lt e nennen nen 2 4 AM Unna shear in a E L dra 2 4 Hardware Component nennen nen 2 5 Software Component ud nd A 2 5
15. ded Audience oooococoocor messe nennen 1 3 Organization ne en ER are eisen 1 3 Associated Documents 222222222 TA TRA a NTA KAN KAL R RNET A 1 4 Assistance Session F hre Pa Ehen 1 4 System Description OVETVICWS 055 T aR EA ROE ee ee A ee 2 3 System Operational Flow cisse e a E E a E aa E 2 4 Hardware Components ui E RR eR een eee A 2 4 MUDA E AA En Some RAS EE 2 4 Hardware Component 222eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeennnnnnn 2 5 Software Component E aL YET A T A EE HEE rr 2 5 Handling Unit ien o ieo een aaa uam 2 6 Storage segment Tea T TR a A ARTE R TE 2 8 Qu drO TOWEN c e apaatia ren ar Dee ee E 2 8 Hexa TOWe ana A m ee Sicha ae BS 2 9 Linear Racks cuca ie Ca Aes aida da hath Bll A hades da tes 2 10 Control Cabinet esta ae A AE cds 2 11 Universal Drive Cabinet eer coag Ri Tepa ap pae a aa cen teen teen eines 2 12 Insert Eject Unit ivi Re nenne ee m ae nn 2 13 Software Components u u 9 bebo an ee en aa UT 2 14 MVS SUPPORT re a en RR Rennen 2 14 Host Control Component HCC Software 22222 nneeennnnn 2 14 UNIX SUpport TTT 2 15 AMASS SOftwarer u rear da A AD e bad 2 15 DataMgr Software or 2 16 FileServ Software 22 ccc een ene n teen ene eee 2 16 VolServ SO Wat ici 20 area naar Tr nern aachen 2 17 DAS sSftw re tr en Sens Sia Ae A AAA A hh bin dS 2 17 Archive Management Software Support 6 00 c cece 2 18 System Specification
16. ileServ VolServ DAS Other Host Connection Check W the requested type of connection Ethernet Token Ring Coax FDDI Special Communication Software Check W if Remote Access communication software is desired CM 2 and TCP IP are include with the system Remote Access Special Engineering Request Check W any desired special engineering requirements None Hardware Software 4 8 System Configuration 600139 C Customer System Layout Sketch the customer s system layout or cut and paste from the examples in Figure 4 3 on page 4 10 Figure 4 2 on page 4 10 represents a configuration example Figure 4 1 Customer AML E Configuration Layout Scale 1 4 1 Customer System Layout 4 9 10 Oct 1996 Figure 4 2 Example AML E Configuration Hexa Tower Control Cabinet front Insert Eject Unit front Universal Cabinet Figure 4 3 Cutout Examples Handling Unit Linear Rack Scale 1 4 1 4 10 System Configuration 600139 C OVERVIEW A a ENTE TE 5 3 General Information e nennen nennen nenn 5 3 Physical Environment sser to a aa E A O E EAA 5 4 Customer Room Layout 0 0 0 6c eee enn eens 5 6 Site Preparation 3 2 ums hs Den nn la Boat ee Din kn 5 7
17. lass A Class A 3 6 System Specification 600139 C Media Quantity Specifications Table 3 7 lists the quantity of media contained by the storage devices for the AML E library Refer to the part number 600300 AML Hardware Configuration Information manual for the amount of data that can be stored Table 3 7 AML E Component Media Quantity Specifications c Media Quantity Media Pavice Msighi Quadro Tower Hexa Tower Linear Rack Half Inch 80 3 4 inches 3840 720 360 Cartridge S 95 g inches 4800 900 450 110 3 4 inches 5760 1080 540 D 2 small 80 3 4 inches 1344 252 126 Cassette ar 95 g inches 1728 324 162 110 3 4 inches 2112 396 198 D 2 Medium 80 3 4 inches 960 180 90 Cassette Eur 95 inches 1152 216 108 110 3 4 inches 1344 252 126 ST 120 80 3 4 inches 1792 336 168 Cassette S 95 inches 2048 384 192 110 3 4 inches 2560 480 240 DLT Cartridge 803 4 inches 2816 528 264 95 g inches 3584 672 336 110 3 4 inches 4096 768 384 8 MM 80 3 4 inches 3456 648 324 Cartridge S 95 g inches 4320 810 405 110 3 4 inches 5184 972 486 4 MM 80 3 4 inches 4928 924 462 Cartridge S 95 inches 6336 1188 594 110 3 4 inches 7744 1452 726 10 Oct 1996 Media Quantity Specifications 3 7 Table 3 7 AML E Component Media Quantity Specific
18. n 4 8 Communication Software X SR RR K RR RRR RR NK RRR RRR R NA RR 4 8 Special Engineering Request nn 4 8 Customer System Layout esre tid duioe ae nenne 4 9 4 2 System Configuration 600139 C Overview This section of the manual solicits the information necessary to configure an AML E library Detailed information about drive media and storage support for the AML E is located in the document number 600300 AML Hardware Configuration Information manual Order information for the AML E components is located in the document number 600302 Product Order Information manual System Heights Check W the requested system height 80 3 4 inches 2 05 meters 95 g inches 2 43 meters 110 3 4 inches 2 8 meters Storage Types Enter the quantity of the desired storage type Quadro Tower maximum 2 Hexa Tower maximum 4 Linear Rack maximum 2 with 3 segments each Overview 4 3 10 Oct 1996 Media Types Enter the quantity of the desired media type maximum 3 3480 3490E EMASS 8490 EMASS 8590 OD512 OD R D2S D2M VHS DLT 8mm 4mm DTF small DTF medium other 4 4 System Configuration 600139 C Quantity Drive Types Enter the quantity ofthe desired drive types maximum 4 and if the drive requires a rack mount Check W the requested type of Insert Eject Unit 4 box Standard
19. n be combined to provide a storage solution with the optimal balance between capacity and performance The family includes the Quadro Tower Hexa Tower and Linear Racks Quadro Tower A Quadro Tower provides the largest media density in a library See Figure 2 4 The AML E library can be configured to include up to two Quadro Towers Each Quadro Tower consists of e eight storage surfaces within the main rotating tower e 24 additional storage surfaces arrayed on four independent rotating auxiliary towers e the number of positions per row depends on the media type Figure 2 4 Quadro Tower 2 8 System Description 600139 C Hexa Tower Hexa Towers are ideally suited for large media libraries The AML E media library can contain a maximum of two Hexa Towers enclosures for a total of four Hexa Towers See Figure 2 5 Each Hexa Tower consists of e six storage surfaces within the main rotating tower e the number of media positions per row depends on the media type Figure 2 5 Hexa Tower Hardware Components 2 9 10 Oct 1996 Linear Racks Linear Racks are suited for smaller media libraries See Figure 2 6 Two Linear Racks are maximum Each Linear Rack consists of e three segments e the number of positions per row depends on the media type Figure 2 6 Linear Rack 2 10 System Description 600139 C Control Cabinet Movemen
20. nal Flow Major system operational components include the following e Host e AMU e Controller The basic operational philosophy of the AML E is that the host system is always the master During normal processing allcommands originate from the host system When the host software determines that a media library action is necessary it creates the appropriate command string and sends it to the AMU for processing The AMU receives and interprets the host command then issues appropriate commands to the Controller hardware The Controller hardware provides the movement signals for the Handling Unit and Storage Segments After completing the actions the Controller hardware returns status to the AMU When all Controller status is returned the AMU reports an overall result to the host system Hardware Components System Description AMU The main hardware components of the AML E library are the s AMU e Handling Unit e Storage Segments e Control Cabinet e Insert Eject I E Unit e Modem The AMU is the central interface of the AML E library The AMU maintains a copy of the library drives and media information in a relational database During normal operations the host computer directs the AML E library The AMU hardware and software components operate transparently 600139 C Hardware Component AMU hardware consists of acomputer with a color monitor a mouse and a keyboard a Token Ring E
21. nen 5 7 Customer Building Layout oooocococccccccccccccccccccccccccc co 5 8 Access Conditions o ooooooooor cnet nee eee nent eens 5 9 Additional Comments 00 ccc ene eect ene n enn n ees 5 12 600139 C Figure 2 1 Figure 2 2 Figure 2 3 Figure 2 4 Figure 2 5 Figure 2 6 Figure 2 7 Figure 2 8 Figure 2 9 Figure 4 1 Figure 4 2 Figure 4 3 Figure 5 1 Figure 5 2 AML E Example Configurati0N oooooororoooconnnnrnoooo 2 3 Handling Unit een er 2 6 Robot Gripper with Barcode Scanner lt nen 2 7 Quadro Towern nsrae eek nehmer es rn 2 8 Hexa FOwWer a a EM Er er an 2 9 Linear RACK ia A A a 2 10 Control Cabinet as ee a 2 11 Universal Cabinet ee nee 2 12 Insert Rect Unit22 r 2ueu 2 0 Sa Se errang 2 13 Customer AML E Configuration Layout 2e222 4 9 Example AML E Configuration 000 cece eee aes 4 10 Cutout Examples 3 0024 240422 tat eeds bes doo as tenes 4 10 Room k yout siriana ni aan La hh 5 6 Building Scale wen einzel 5 8 viii Figures 600139 C Table 3 1 Table 3 2 Table 3 3 Table 3 4 Table 3 5 Table 3 6 Table 3 7 AML E Component Physical Dimensions 3 3 AML E Component Electrical Specifications 3 5 AML E Drive Component Electrical Specification 3 5 AML E Performance Specifications lt usua sasrn nran 3 6 AML E Environmental Specifica
22. r file relocation e File replication across distributed servers e Multi tier migration Additional detailed information is provided in the part number 600336 DataMgr Documentation Set manuals FileServ Software FileServ software balances on line media with stored library media for quick access to data The FileServ software provides the following features e The data on the media is accessed via standard UNIX operations using filesystem s as tracking points e Tracks multiple users of the same file to prevent multiple mount actions e File migration from expensive magnetic disk space to inexpensive storage media e Transparent access to the migrated files e Flexible migration policies determine the criteria for file relocation e Media error are retained as a means to identify suspect defective media Files are accessible across the centralized or distributed environments through e Ethernet s FDDI e HYPERchannel e UltraNet 600139 C Requirements to support FileServ software are platform dependent Additional detailed information is provided in the part number 600309 FileServ Documentation Set for SGI manuals and the part number 600255 01 FileServ Documentation Set for Convex manuals VolServ Software VolServ software handles volume manipulation by class of data and media migration The Volserv software provides the following features e Provides a robotic independent interface to
23. r ruren ruren 3 6 Media Quantity Specifications srr eee eee eee 3 7 Flooring Requirements sentre uen EE n o e E E E E a G a aA 3 9 Barcode Requirements nee es 3 9 3 2 System Specification 600139 C Overview This section contains the following information for the AML E library e Physical Specifications e Electrical Specifications e Performance Specifications e Environmental Specification e Regulatory Specifications e Media Quantity Specifications e Flooring Requirement e Barcode Requirement Physical Specifications Table 3 1 lists the key physical information for the components of the AML E library Table 3 1 AML E Component Physical Dimensions Maximum Device Height Width Depth Weight Load AMU 44 inches 24 inches 24 inches 60 Ibs negligible Handling Unit 80 3 inches 57 inches 57 inches 959 Ibs 43 lbs sq ft 95 ginches 57 inches 57 inches 1047 lbs 47 lbs sq ft 110 3 4 inches 57 inches 57 inches 1135 lbs 51 lbs sq ft Handling Unit 80 inches 57 inches 68 inches 1369 lbs 51 lbs sq ft with I E Unit 5 95 ginches 57 inches 68 inches 1457 lbs 55 lbs sq ft 110 3 4 inches 57 inches 68 inches 1545 lbs 58 Ibs sq ft Handling Unit 803 inches 57 inches 68 inches 1667 Ibs 62 lbs sq ft with I E Unit Bak S and Linear 95 ginches 57 inches 68 inches 1843 Ibs 69 lbs sq ft Rack 110 3 4 inches 57 inches 68 inches 2019 l
24. resents the AML E library as a single on line logical device with a single mounted filesystem The movement and mounting of volumes are transparent to the user The AMASS software provides the following features Implemented as a virtual file system VFS layer of the host operating system e File and directory information resides in an on line database provided through standard UNIX utilities e Automatic allocation of volume space e Access to and administration of files are e Raw cache partitioning provides high performance and simultaneous access by multiusers and applications Files are accessible across the network through standard communication protocol The protocols include s NFS e TCP IP e RCP e FTP e Telnet e HYPERchannel Requirements to support AMASS software are platform dependent Additional detailed information is provided in the part number 600307 AMASS Documentation Set manuals Software Components 2 15 10 Oct 1996 2 16 System Description DataMgr Software DataMgr is an integrated layered file migration application that requires and operates with AMASS software DataMgr provides the following features e Fully distributed architecture e File migration from expensive magnetic disk space to inexpensive storage media e Transparent access to the migrated files e Convenient access to migrated data during reloads e Flexible migration policies determine the criteria fo
25. t control signals are provided by the Control Cabinet See Figure 2 7 The control cabinet contains Drive amplifier and power supply Rho control unit Power distribution panel Interface modem Frequency converters Connector Panel Figure 2 7 Control Cabinet 10 Oct 1996 Hardware Components 2 11 Universal Drive Cabinet The Universal Cabinet is designed to house drive unit and optional drive controllers See Figure 2 8 Figure 2 8 Universal Cabinet 2 12 System Description 600139 C Insert Eject Unit Media are inserted into and ejected from the AML E through the I E Unit The media are loaded by an operator into bins The capacity of the bins are determined by the type of media The I E Unit incorporates a media depository that stores unidentified volumes defective media and used cleaning devices See Figure 2 9 Figure 2 9 Insert Eject Unit Hardware Components 2 13 10 Oct 1996 Software Components EMASS software organizes and manages the AML E This software makes automated data manipulation possible without interfering with the performance of host system EMASS software automatically receives messages coordinates tasks manages and updates the library database and provides recovery from media errors EMASS software can be tailored for many different library configurations In addition it can be reconfigured to accommodate
26. thernet or FDDI Adapter an ARTIC control interface card and or a 3270 emulation card and or Dual Asynchronous Adapter Software Component The AMU software components are OS 2 Operating System Communication Manager 2 TCP IP Database Manager 2 AMU Archive Management Software AMS For additional information refer to Archive Management Software Support on page 2 18 Hardware Components 2 5 10 Oct 1996 Handling Unit The Handling Unit accomplishes the mechanical access to the physical library storage and the drives via a robot See Figure 2 2 The Handling Unit executes the AMU commands and returns status messages Figure 2 2 Handling Unit 2 6 System Description 600139 C Robot Media movements are performed by arobot The robot is equipped with a multimedia gripper and a laser barcode scanner See Figure 2 3 Typical movements include moving media into and out ofthe library storing and retrieving media within the library mounting and dismounting media from drive units and scanning media barcode labels Components of the robot system include e Multimedia gripper e Laser barcode scanner e Robot X Axis platform e Robot Y Axis column Figure 2 3 Robot Gripper with Barcode Scanner Hardware Components 2 7 10 Oct 1996 Storage Segment The AML E product line consists of a family of storage components that ca
27. tions o 3 6 AML E Regulatory Specifications e 0 000 e eee eee 3 6 AML E Component Media Quantity Specifications 3 7 x Tables 600139 C OVEIVIEW A A a a teeta Lite tine dia 1 3 Intended Audience oy eet A Herne eee SAY REE 1 3 Organization un 2m Ae A ae ea a eee 1 3 Associated Documents 22 aiee eee cnet en ent eben ene a TR 1 4 INSTANCIA A te ach hoe RL AORN A MESSE Abas Leer SSS rare EEE 1 4 1 2 Introduction 600139 C Overview This manual contains information that outlines the AML E library The topics discussed in this section of the manual are Overview Intended Audience Organization Associated Documents Assistance Intended Audience This manual is prepared for salespersons and prospective purchasers of the AML E library Organization This manual contains chapters detailing the AML E library The chapters include Chapter 1 Introduction Describes the overview intended audience organization associated documents and where to acquire additional assistance Chapter 2 System Description Describes general information about the AML E library components Chapter 3 System Specifications Describes the physical and electrical specifications of the AML E library components Chapter 4 System Configuration Describes the structure of the basic AML E library and optional
28. ts media in a driver e dismounts media from a drive e inserts media into the library e ejects media from the library Requirements to support DAS software are platform dependent Archive Management Software Support Operating in the OS 2 environment AMU software consists of five proprietary operational processes and two proprietary utility processes The task of each of the seven processes are listed below e Communication with host computer robot control Quadro Tower control and Hexa Tower control e Management of the library catalog using Source Query Language SQL database e Kernel logic converts host commands into control commands User interface for operator requests e Log and trace connection e Database backup facility e Remote file transfer In normal Automatic operating mode the host computer directs the AML E and the AMU software operates transparently Usually commands are only input at the AMU console through the Graphical User Interface GUI for direct operator intervention 2 18 System Description 600139 C CII L a ENTE Ne BR Larsen 3 3 Physical Specifications x x Xe RTE rasani R a RR a K RRR K eee eee ees 3 3 Electrical Specifications onii ia E AEREE E EREE A E nennen ds 3 5 Performance Specifications lt sunnur nrun e eee eee eee 3 6 Environmental Specifications 22222eeseeeeeseeeeseneessseennnenn 3 6 Regulatory Specifications e suaren rrur n rrenan
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