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1. 49 automated mailslot 19 29 B bar code label 12 C cable A12 BONE an nee 28 ALS OS diia eds 28 Ethernet 28 A toedeieones 26 64 Cleaning cartridge drive 10 connection DOWET vertido dincrda ndo rodean dioses 26 connector DOWER rss esse t nn de denses A 19 console connector 28 customer SUPport 69 D display front panel 19 drive Cleaning innen 10 JOCATION iio 19 VDE anne tira thon tes 19 Plasmon AA80 AA174 A12 User Manual Document Revision C H hardware components L library M mailslot hardware components lift lock screw loading media media O operator panel P care and handling loading transport element MTE write protecting packing instructions power connection INDEX Index Page 67 S safety agency standards cocccoconnoonnnnno 61 SCSI CONNECCION BRRRRRTERTETURENTFELDEETEUTEF NETEEFPERFEGER 26 support technical 69 y technical support ococcconooononnnononccncnnnnananonos 69 Index Page 68 U UDO drive cleaning cartridge 10 UDO media bar code label 12 UPS connector sense 28 W warranty aaa 3 Plasmon AA80 AA174 A12 User Manual Document Revision C CONTACTING PLASMON Technical Support2. 24 Lift Lock and Power Connection 25 Installing the Power Cord Retainer a 26 Installing the Power Cord Retainer b 27 Installing the Power Cord Retainer c 27 A12 Unit Back Panel ee eee eee eee es 28 Loading Media Using the Mailslot 29 AA80A12 Slot Maps 0 00 ccc een 30 AAT 4A12 Slot Maps cms hee de ed dao er ao 31 A12 Unit LED Indicators 2 oscars eee p dales ea Vad ed oe Weed oes bees 49 SATA Drive LED Indicators 49 Plasmon AA80 AA174 A12 User Manual List of Figures Document Revision C Page 7 List of Figures Plasmon AA80 AA174 A12 User Manual Page 8 Document Revision C CHAPTER 1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW General Information The Plasmon Archive Appliance is a ROHS compliant 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 a Plasmon optical library with UDO drives and media and an integral PC server running enterprise class storage management
3. Plasmon The Leader in Professional Data Archival Solutions Plasmon UDO Archive Appliance AA80 AA174 A12 UDO Drive User Manual P N 800 102616 00 C PREFACE Copyright Copyright 2007 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 is a U S registered trademark of Plasmon All other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners Revision History Revision Date Description A 12 06 Initial release B 1 07 New AA174 A12 stabilizers C 6 07 Updated for UDO2 added
4. Power On LED Activity or Fault LED Figure 23 SATA Drive LED Indicators Plasmon AA80 AA174 A12 User Manual Library Installation Document Revision C Page 49 Packing Instructions This section is provided in case it is necessary to ship the appliance back to Plasmon These procedures must be followed CAUTION Plasmon systems must be shipped in the original packaging Shipping a unit in anything other than the manufacturers packaging voids the warranty The library MTE must be parked before packing the system refer to the Archive Appliance Administrator Guide Remove all media before shipping Media can fall out of the storage elements during shipment Follow these steps to pack the library for shipping 1 When the appliance is powered off the media transport element MTE moves to bottom of library Remove the power cable from the library 2 Turn the lift lock screw located at the lower left in back of the library all the way in using gentle pressure do not force This protects the MTE while moving the library CAUTION The lift lock screw shown below must be pushed inward and turned clockwise until it tightens do not force before moving the library Failure to do so may seriously damage the library en LIFT LOCK AC POWER e 3 If stabilizers are installed remove them 4 Remove the SATA drives from the A12 unit Leave these with the customer if they have any data security concerns If not repack them
5. If the front to back distance between mounting rails is less than 34 86 4 cm the mounting screw position falls behind the second section of the slider A cut out hole in the slider is provided for this To access the cut out hole pull the shelf all the way out and pull back on the second slider section to line up the cut out with the mounting hole in the back bracket Second Slider Section Cut out Hole Library Installation Plasmon AA80 AA174 A12 User Manual Page 42 Document Revision C Library Installation The library is mounted to the shelf The casters stabilizer channels and any other hardware must be removed from the bottom of the library for rack mounting The bottom of the library must be flat 1 Ensure the Lift Lock Screw at the lower back of the library is engaged and remove the front door top skin and both side skins from the library Remove all media 2 Place the heavy cardboard angle piece from the packaging on the floor as shown below to protect the back of the library and the LEDs on AA models Lock the rear casters and carefully tilt the library onto its back to expose and completely remove the four casters caster adapter plates if applicable and the two frame channels Casters Frame Channels Heavy Cardboard Ss Angle Piece 3 Carefully tilt the library back to the upright position 4 Insert the stabilizer feet into the stabilizer frame and adjust the feet to rest firmly on the floor un
6. This product is a Class 1 Laser Product It has a barcode 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 barcode reader is 500UW The maximum output power and wavelength of the laser in the Plasmon UDO30 and UDOGO drives is 65mW 403 413nm WARNING Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT This Class 1 Laser Product label is placed on the rear of the library Plasmon AA80 AA174 A12 User Manual Appendix B Document Revision C Page 63 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 Power Cord Set Selection 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 Power cord must be UL listed and CSA labeled Type SUT SVT ST SJO or SO 3 conductors No 18 AWG rated 125 VAC 10A In the US the 120 VAC power cord shipped with Plasmon librarie
7. 59 7 Height in cm 41 104 1 Depth in cm 36 5 92 7 Weight lbs kg 175 80 Plasmon AA80 AA174 A12 User Manual Document Revision C Table 4 AA174A12 Specifications Max Power Dissipation Specification AA174A12 AA174A12 AA174A12 6 drives 4 drives 2 drives Library Capacity UDO60 9 48TB 9 96TB 10 44TB Library Capacity UDO30 4 74 TB 4 98TB 5 22TB Number of Media Storage Slots 158 166 174 Number of Drives Up to 6 Up to 4 Up to 2 Drive Types Supported UDO30 or UDO60 Library Reliability MSBF 2 000 000 Robotics Avg Access Time lt 8 2 Sec Picker Type Dual Automated Mailslot Single Max Power Consumption 564 Watts 524 Watts 484 Watts 1403 BTU hr 1296 BTU hr 1204 BTU hr Library Interface 10 100 Gigabit Ethernet copper Options Windowed Side Panel Power Requirements Voltage Frequency 100 to 240 VAC auto ranging power supply 50 60 Hz Environmental Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Non Operating Temperature 10 to 32 C 50 to 90 F 10 to 90 RH non condensing 30 to 60 C 22 to 140 F Space Requirements Width in cm Width w stabilizers in cm Height in cm Depth in cm Allow 3 airflow behind unit and 2 airflow on both sides zz m TZ a 21 5 54 6 36 5 92 7 54 6 138 8 33 8 85 9 Plasmon AA80 AA174 A12 User Manual Document Revision C Appendix A Page 59
8. Specification AA174A12 AA174A12 AA174A12 6 drives 4 drives 2 drives Dimensions Stand Alone Width in cm 17 5 44 5 Height in cm 54 6 138 8 Depth in cm 30 8 78 2 Weight lbs kg 273 124 Dimensions Shipping Width in cm 23 5 59 7 Height in cm 67 9 172 5 Depth in cm 36 5 92 7 Weight lbs kg 328 5 124 Appendix A Page 60 Plasmon AA80 AA174 A12 User Manual Document Revision C APPENDIX B SAFETY AGENCY STANDARDS FCC Notice The equipment to which this manual pertains has been 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 equipment 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 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 respect
9. unloaded for a stable installation into a non anchored cabinet In the pulled out service position the library and mounting shelf is a maximum weight of 250 Ibs 113 4 kg on a 24 in 61 cm cantilever arm Cabinets must either be anchored per manufacturer recommended method or an adequate manufacturer or Plasmon installed stabilizer must be engaged before the library can be pulled out into service position When connecting the equipment to the supply circuit check equipment nameplate ratings to avoid overloading circuits that may cause damage to over current protection devices and supply wiring Maintain reliable grounding for rack mounting equipment Pay particular attention to supply connections Allow sufficient air circulation or space between units when installed in a closed or multi unit rack assembly to ensure the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment is not greater than that specified for the library in Appendix A in the User Manual The unit is designed to use a three pronged grounding type plug Equipment grounding ensures safe operation Do not interfere with or remove the grounding means and verify equipment is reliably grounded when mounted within a rack WARNING Use safe lifting procedures when installing the library on the rack mount shelf The libraries weigh up to 110 lbs 50 kg empty and stripped down for installation as shown in this instruction Library Installation Plasmon AA80 AA174 A12 Use
10. gen Rd Wide Done dont 19 Power Connector 4444 444 19 Meda Store vivio iii a A a a 19 Media Transport Element MTE 19 CHAPTER 2 LIBRARY INSTALLATION sauna ner 21 Getting Starless so Aie Les idees nie 804405eheesnn bd eed 21 Unpacking zu wed pod vas hu rear ie deel awe el Bae ee ment 21 POSITION e aa eee cu Da re De a do ie eee 21 Environment u eretas cubes pars des NN pe ei SAMU ee mirent nent 21 External Power Requirements 21 Installing the SATA Drives 22 Stabilizers s perrera eee a na FE ee eee ere ee ree eee ee 23 Installing the AA80A12 Stabilizers 23 Installing the AA174A12 Stabilizers 24 Plasmon AA80 AA174 A12 User Manual Table of Contents Document Revision C Page 5 itt LOCK SCreW zu 5 2 22m mn ct ene clits NE ae Rothe apace ela eee Be eek ae ie ant 25 Gabl Connections vam tii 1 BA ews Boe Oh ae paient sonia 26 Library Cable Connections 26 Power Cord Retainer26 A12 Archive Controller Cable Connections 28 Loading Medid SR ES SU SSL SANS us gas wooden ea en dd 29 Bulk Loading Media 29 Mails
11. 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 calling Serial number Description of failure System information Computer type and SCSI adapter Software configuration Software and version number The Leader in Professional N P asmon Data Archival Solutions
12. media provides for selective data destruction for security purposes 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 identifies the media type and does not try to insert incorrect media into a drive Data is written to and read from a disk enclosed within a carrier cartridge If the library has the optional barcode reader a barcode label on the cartridge identifies it to the library system software Figure 2 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 3 Write Protecting UDO Media Plasmon AA80 AA174 A12 User Manual Product Overview Document Revision C Page 11 Plasmon UDO Media for Archive Appliance Plasmon supports UDO media purchased from Plasmon only UDO media purchased from Plasmon for 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 o
13. pulled out of the rack for servicing the library Mount the stabilizer into the lowest 1U position in the rack The stabilizer feet adjust between 3 1 2 and 6 1 4 8 9 15 9 cm from the bottom of the mounting rails Stabilizer Frame Stabilizer Feet Plasmon AA80 AA174 A12 User Manual Library Installation Document Revision C Page 36 1 First clip three 10 82 s nuts into the lowest 1U position on all four rack rails 10 32 S Nuts 2 Mount the stabilizer back brackets see rear view picture below to the rack using three 10 32 x 1 2 phillips pan head screws with washers for each bracket as shown below Rear View Plasmon AA80 AA174 A12 User Manual Library Installation Document Revision C Page 37 3 Mount the stabilizer frame to the back brackets using two 1 4 20 x 2 carriage bolts and two 1 4 20 flange nuts on each side Don t tighten the nuts until the front of the stabilizer frame is secure Secure the front of the stabilizer frame to the rack rails using three 10 32 x 1 2 phillips pan head screws with washers for each side Then tighten the flange nuts on the carriage bolts 1 4 20 x 2 Carriage Bolts 10 32 x 1 2 Pan Head Screws with Washers Front View Library Installation Plasmon AA80 AA174 A12 User Manual Page 38 Document Revision C Shelf Installation The library is mounted on a shelf with sliders so it can be pulled out from the rack for servicing The shelf requires 2U for inst
14. software The Plasmon AA80 AA174 A12 library component makes multiple 5 25 inch UDO media available to computer systems for reading or writing These libraries have capacities ranging from 72 to 174 media providing up to 10 44TB of data storage Media may be quickly added or removed through an automated mailslot located above the library s front door when the library is on line These libraries have a media transport element MTE with a dual picker which can move two media simultaneously to make rapid media exchanges and provide fast performance in a multi user environment The Plasmon AA80 AA174 A12 archive controller component includes a SATA RAID cache in either a two 500GB SATA drive or an eight 500GB SATA drive configuration mounted on top of the library Configurations This manual covers the following Plasmon Archive Appliance configurations Table 1 AA80 AA174 A12 Configurations Model Maximum UDO Media Max UDO SATA Drives Capacity Drive Available for Capacity RAID AA80A12 72 4 20r8 AA80A12 80 2 20r8 AA174A12 158 6 20r8 AA174A12 166 4 20r8 AA174A12 174 2 20r8 These libraries are available configured for up to two UDO drives up to four UDO drives or up to six UDO drives When UDO drive capacity is increased some UDO media storage is removed Plasmon AA80 AA174 A12 User Manual Product Overview Document Revision C Page 9 UDO Drive Type Plasmon Archive Appliances can have UDO
15. the front of the appliance and manually insert media into the storage slots After loading the system must be initialized so the media is recognized When bulk loading media refer to the slot diagrams on the following pages to ensure media is not loaded into the Utility Slots These two slots must be left empty for library operation The two highest numbered slots should also be reserved for the later introduction of backup media through the mailslot using the front panel menu options Care must be taken while bulk loading to avoid damage to the library s internal mechanisms sensors and wiring WARNING Turn off the appliance and unplug the power cord from the power source before performing any operation internal to the chassis Failure to do so may result in possible electrical shock and or damage to the library CAUTION To avoid ESD related damage ensure proper grounding and anti static measures are in place for example wrist straps and anti static mats Mailslot Media Loading After the system is activated the mailslot is the default method for importing and exporting single media while the library is on line This is how the two pieces of backup media are loaded into the highest numbered slots using the front panel menu options Res Figure 19 Loading Media Using the Mailslot Plasmon AA80 AA174 A12 User Manual Library Installation Document Revision C Page 29 Identifying Storage Slots Inside each li
16. 0A12 AA80A12 4 drives 2 drives Library Capacity UDO60 4 32TB 4 8TB Library Capacity UDO30 2 16TB 2 4TB Number of Media Storage Slots 72 80 Number of Drives Upto 4 Upto2 Drive Type Supported UDO30 or UDO60 Library Reliability MSBF gt 2 000 000 Robotics Avg Access Time lt 6 1 sec Picker Type Dual Automated Mailslot Single Library Interface 10 100 Gigabit Ethernet copper Options Windowed Side Panel 19 Rack Mount Max Power Consumption 521 Watts 481 Watts Max Power Dissipation 1296 BTU hr 1178 BTU hr Power Requirements Voltage 100 to 240 VAC auto ranging Frequency power supply 50 60 Hz Environmental Operating Temperature 10 to 32 C 50 to 90 F Operating Humidity 10 to 90 RH non condensing Non Operating Temperature 30 to 60 C 22 to 140 F Plasmon AA80 AA174 A12 User Manual Appendix A Document Revision C Page 57 Appendix A Page 58 Specification AA80A12 AA80A12 4 drives 2 drives Space Requirements Width in cm 21 5 54 6 Width w Stabilizers 34 86 4 Height in cm 30 5 77 5 Depth in cm 34 2 86 9 Allow 3 airflow behind unit and 2 airflow on both sides Dimensions Stand Alone Width in cm 17 5 44 5 Height in cm 30 5 77 5 Depth in cm 31 2 79 2 Weight lbs kg 125 57 Dimensions Rack Mount Width in cm 17 5 44 5 Height in cm 30 5 77 5 Depth in cm 31 2 79 2 Weight lbs kg 125 57 Dimensions Shipping Width in cm 23 5
17. 2 159 174 Drive 2 Drive 1 AA174A12 2 drives Slot Map Library Installation Page 31 Rack Mount Guidelines AA80 A12 Only These guidelines provide information on mounting an AA80 A12 library into an Electronics Industry Association EAI 310 D standard 19 48 3 cm rack The standard 19 rack must have between 24 and 40 61 101 6 cm between front and back mounting columns to provide sufficient depth for the library The library A12 and rack mounting hardware combined takes up 21U of rack space In this document one rack unit 1U equals 1 75 4 445 cm If the unit is installed in a closed or multi rack assembly refer to the following guidelines The operation temperature of the rack environment may be greater than the ambient temperature Be sure to install the unit in an environment that is compatible with the maximum rated ambient temperature See Appendix A Specifications in the User Manual When mounting the equipment in the rack make sure mechanical installation is level to avoid a hazardous condition The rack must be specified to safely support the combined weight of all equipment Do not mount library more than 36 91 4 cm off the floor Plasmon recommends mounting in the lowest position Libraries mounted no more than 14 35 6 cm off the floor can be safely installed by a single Field Engineer as described in this instruction The rack must weigh at least 200 Ibs 90 7 kg
18. 30 or UDO60 drive types installed The drive type is indicated on the drive bezel visible inside the library as shown in the pictures below The drives are also labeled by type inside the front door of the libraries UDO30 drives read and write only 30GB media UDO60 drives read and write 60GB media and can read 30GB media S Plasmon UDO30GB UDO60GB Figure 1 UDO Drive Types UDO30 Drive Cleaning Cartridge A special Plasmon UDO30GB Drive Cleaning Cartridge is shipped with all UDO libraries This cartridge should be used only as recommended by a Plasmon support technician and never in a 60GB UDO drive It provides a dry contact cleaning method No liquid or cleaning solution of any kind should be used with this cartridge The UDO60 drives are automatically self cleaning and do not require a cleaning cartridge After each use a check box must be marked on the appropriate side of the cartridge When all check boxes are marked the cartridge must be retired There is a demonstration presentation explaining how to use the Plasmon UDO drive cleaning cartridge at http www plasmontech com customer player html Product Overview Plasmon AA80 AA174 A12 User Manual Page 10 Document Revision C UDO Media The Plasmon AA80 AA174 A12 libraries use UDO media with either 30GB or 60GB capacity depending on drive type These are available in both true Write Once Rewritable and Compliant Write Once media types Compliant Write Once
19. A12 User Manual Document Revision C Library Installation Page 33 Part Number Description 920 101693 00 Filler Panel Kit for Gx24 Gx32 or AA32 310 101681 00 Filler Panel 400 101686 00 Phillips Pan Head Screws 10 32 x 500 LW 4 400 101680 00 Screws 6 32 x 250 undercut 2 Library Installation Page 34 Plasmon AA80 AA174 A12 User Manual Document Revision C Rack Mount Installation AA80 A12 Only In this rack mount the library attaches to a shelf which is mounted to the vertical rails of the rack To enable library service access the shelf pulls out from the front of the rack If the rack is not self stabilized a stabilizer must be installed below the library shelf to make this possible There are three stages to this rack mount installation Stabilizer Installation if rack is not self stabilized Library Shelf Installation Library Installation WARNING To safely pull the shelf out to service the library as shown above the rack mount cabinet must either be secured to the floor or cabinet stabilization must be installed and engaged Failure to do so could result in injury Plasmon is not responsible for injury due to an unstable cabinet Plasmon AA80 AA174 A12 User Manual Library Installation Document Revision C Page 35 Stabilizer Installation The stabilizer mechanism is required unless the rack is self stabilized so the library shelf can be safely
20. Plasmon AA80 AA174 A12 User Manual Page 4 Document Revision C TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE sica rra Eu reiht 1 COPY a au pera tee Peed Eas ESPE der bee M ye ler 1 DISClaimer sais nara fiend en feed dd este a e aN 1 Trademark Notices 2222 cece eee eens 1 Revision History ce Gi es He a RE a a re 1 Conventions Sd ss diaria arena ne aa 2 WEEE Compliance re nr a ee a FRE 2 Product Warranty o cesera okan ee rs baaa aa bases 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS 26 6 5 6 65 504485 6545 059059 a 5 LIST OF FIGURES sos critica DAA IS Eee 7 CHAPTER 1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW esse en 9 General Into Malo aus mr oe CERO oe Reda he da dental ee ba aoe 9 Configurations 222 12 een 9 UDO Drive Type votan RON u R A 10 UDO30 Drive Cleaning Cartridge 10 UDO M did 14a CRM ik EN RNA ARS 11 Write Protecting UDO Media 11 Plasmon UDO Media for Archive Appliance 12 Media Care and Handling 2 12 Major Hardware Components 13 Front Panel Display aers 2444 2 fee red dant ie dorer er er ikea rn 19 MAIISIO zus au a eee Md a dd bee aes a ee Rade be te hee eRe 19 UDO Drives ana ne ti nie ae aie Sa a we ee 19 Archive Controller sii ii sa mama den a ee D na Sa a a a a 19 SATA DIVES A a aan ta ee de ns RN 19 Lift Lock SChew in fa onu a a Led
21. WEEE added CCC new packing instructions NOTE The most current information about this product is available on the Plasmon web site www Plasmon com Plasmon AA80 AA174 A12 User Manual Preface Document Revision C Page 1 Conventions Used WARNING 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 WEEE Compliance Plasmon products with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive WEEE label shown below can be shipped back to Plasmon for proper disposal of hazardous components Please contact Plasmon Technical Support at the locations listed inside the back cover of this manual for the proper procedure Preface Plasmon AA80 AA174 A12 User Manual Page 2 Document Revision C 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 IS09001 2000 All products are assembled from new or remanufa
22. a mii usa een ana nase 64 For Germany and continental Europe 64 POWEr SUDDY 22 228022 2 Een ati 64 MON Protection all models voi nu nement ee eee haar 65 D NOWI ER din ERA E T ada D eels 65 IN Swedens 424 Woe te da eae nn ea a ane onda Ne aed ea nana ee tie sata 65 IMFIN ANA 44 aid a nanas saura ae ee we ee 65 POE A A ee eee AEA 67 CONTACTING PLASMON 20 uni 69 Table of Contents Plasmon AA80 AA174 A12 User Manual Page 6 Document Revision C LIST OF FIGURES UDO Drive TYDES 2 2 roras dame ada iad ee dr bee Ou ake date AME Ge ee d en du ae 10 UDO MES ea ode DR de Ro Reset eee ace ee 11 Write Protecting UDO Media 11 AA80A12 Front View 0 ee nee en eee eee tenes 13 AA80A12 Rear VieW eiin ia ed ad Re Se wae ae Wad ad dame We aed Sed Ga wo 14 AA80A12 Inside View 15 AAT 4A 12 Front VIEW gt soma an Sone da iaa 16 AA174A12 Rear View 17 AATF AD 2 Inside VIEW cis a ee chaise iii 18 SATA Drive Release Lever and Release Lever Lock 22 AA80A12 Side Stabilizers 23 AA174A12 Front Stabilizer 44 2 24 AA174A12 Side Stabilizers
23. allation Plasmon recommends mounting the shelf just above the stabilizer frame to keep the weight at the bottom of the rack Do not mount the shelf more than 36 91 4 cm off the floor Library Installation Plasmon AA80 AA174 A12 User Manual Page 39 Document Revision C 1 Install two 10 32 s nuts on each of the front rack rails Position the s nuts on the center hole of each of the 2U spaces required for the shelf 10 32 S Nuts Front View 2 Install the back brackets see rear view picture below using two 10 32 x 1 2 phillips pan head screws with washers on each bracket 10 32 x1 2 Pan Head Screws with Washers Rear View Library Installation Plasmon AA80 AA174 A12 User Manual Page 40 Document Revision C 3 Insert the stabilizer feet into the stabilizer frame and adjust the feet to rest firmly on the floor unless the rack is self stabilized This helps support the shelf during installation 4 Secure the shelf to the front rack rails using two 10 32 x 1 2 phillips pan head screws with washers on each side 5 Screw the sliders to the back bracket using two 1 4 20 x 5 8 phillips pan head screws for each side These screws go into 1 4 20 cage nuts which slide in a groove on the back bracket to match up with the mounting holes in the slider 1 4 20 x 5 8 Pan Head Screws 1 4 20 Cage Nut Slides to align with hole Plasmon AA80 AA174 A12 User Manual Library Installation Document Revision C Page 41
24. and tighten the two locking thumb screws to keep it in place Remove and store the stabilizer feet under the shelf for future use Locking Thumb Screws Store Stabilizer Feet Plasmon AA80 AA174 A12 User Manual Library Installation Document Revision C Page 47 13 The narrower library chassis should sit to the right side of the shelf An optional filler plate is available Library Installation Plasmon AA80 AA174 A12 User Manual Page 48 Document Revision C Initial Power On Plasmon reccomends the following initial start up procedure 1 Bulk load media into the library before powering on the system 2 Connect the recommended UPS 3 Power on the system by pressing the power on off switch on the back of the A12 archive controller 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 A12 Unit LED Indicators There is a row of three LED indicators on the front left cornor of the A12 unit Labels on the side of the unit identify these indicators A blue light indicates proper conditions red indicates a fault Power Supply LED Temperature LED Fan LED Figure 22 A12 Unit LED Indicators There are two LED indicators at the right front cornor of each SATA drive shuttle The top LED lights blue to indicate a drive is powered on The bottom LED lights blue to indicate drive activity or red to indicate a drive fault
25. asmon AA80 AA174 A12 User Manual Library Installation Document Revision C Page 23 Installing the AA174A12 Stabilizers Included in the stabilizer kit are Four side stabilizers One front stabilizer Three 8 32 phillips head screws To Install the front stabilizer 1 Open the front door 2 Attach the front stabilizer to the bottom edge of the chassis using the three 8 32 phillips head screws as shown in the picture below o LA Three Screws Figure 12 AA174A12 Front Stabilizer To install the four side stabilizers two on each side 1 Insert the stabilizers into the channels on the bottom of the chassis as shown in the picture below Push them in until they snap into place and lower the feet to touch the floor Latch Release Buttons Figure 13 AA174A12 Side Stabilizers 2 To remove the stabilizers depress the latch release buttons and pull outwards Library Installation Plasmon AA80 AA174 A12 User Manual Page 24 Document Revision C Lift Lock Screw The AA80 AA174 A12 are shipped with the MTE locked in place by the lift lock screw The lift lock screw is located at the back of the appliance near the bottom Leave the lift lock screw engaged until the unit is stable and in its final position Always re engage the lift lock screw to move the appliance CAUTION Before applying power the lift lock screw must be turned counterclockwise until the spring pops it outward the screw remains in place Failu
26. brary is a diagram of the UDO media slot numbering scheme for that particular model The following diagrams also show this information The Utility Slots are not for media storage They are used by the MTE to manipulate media These slots must be left empty when loading media Also leave the two highest numbered slots empty for insertion of backup media 72 Mailslot 72 Mailslot 71 71 70 Utility Slot 70 Utility Slot 7 Utility Slot 7 Utility Slot i 1 7 1 j 2 z 2 3 3 22 22 23 23 24 24 Drive 4 73 Drive 3 80 26 Drive 2 26 Drive 2 25 Drive 1 25 Drive 1 AA80A12 4 drives Slot Map AA80A12 2 drives Slot Map Figure 20 AA80A12 Slot Maps Library Installation Plasmon AA80 AA174 A12 User Manual Page 30 Document Revision C 158 157 156 65 64 63 Mailslot Utility Slot Utility Slot 1 2 3 59 61 62 Drive 6 Drive 5 Drive 4 Drive 3 Drive 2 Drive 1 158 157 156 65 64 63 Mailslot Utility Slot Utility Slot 1 2 3 59 61 62 159 166 Drive 4 Drive 3 Drive 2 Drive 1 AA174A12 6 drives Slot Map Plasmon AA80 AA174 A12 User Manual Document Revision C AA174A12 4 drives Slot Map Figure 21 AA174A12 Slot Maps 158 157 156 65 64 63 Mailslot Utility Slot Utility Slot 1 2 3 59 6
27. ctured parts The warranty for the library shall not apply to failures of any unit when The library is repaired by anyone other than Plasmon personnel or approved agent The library is physically abused or is used in a manner that is inconsistent with the operating instructions or product specification defined by Plasmon The library 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 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 DANGER 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 statements concerning the operation of the library Plasmon AA80 AA174 A12 User Manual Preface Document Revision C Page 3 Preface
28. e 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 EN 61000 3 2 EN 61000 3 3 This system is in conformity with the EMC directive and low voltage directive Plasmon AA80 AA174 A12 User Manual Appendix B Document Revision C Page 61 Australia New Zealand This equipment has been tested and complies with AS NZS 3548 Japan CORE FRUER SEARS H ERARAS VCCI DEE EDC TFAZAPRRMHRECST CORRE REAR CHEATS CBR HEAR KRMOTFCEPHV EST COBSKSHASPBISWHREBST ZEKDBKENSCEPHVETF This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control for Interference by Information Technology Equipment VCCI If this equipment is used in a domestic environment radio disturbance may occur in which case the user may be required to take corrective actions Product Safety Standards This system complies with the following domestic and international product safety standards UL Standard 60950 1 1st Edition 2003 Safety of Information Technology Equipment CSA Standard C22 2 No 60950 1 03 Safety of Information Technology Equipment IEC 60950 1 1st Edition 2001 Appendix B Plasmon AA80 AA174 A12 User Manual Page 62 Document Revision C Laser Safety Notice
29. in the two original drive boxes Library Installation Plasmon AA80 AA174 A12 User Manual Page 50 Document Revision C 5 Place packaging skid with ramp on floor as shown below Plasmon AA80 AA174 A12 User Manual Library Installation Document Revision C Page 51 7 Place bubble wrap to cover top and front of library Library Installation Plasmon AA80 AA174 A12 User Manual Page 52 Document Revision C 9 Fit top foam pieces over library and strap the library securely to the skid with the nylon straping Plasmon AA80 AA174 A12 User Manual Library Installation Document Revision C Page 53 11 Place the cardboard sleeve over the library 12 Place the accessory box with any accessories on the foam pieces on top of the library Library Installation Plasmon AA80 AA174 A12 User Manual Page 54 Document Revision C 13 Place the four SATA drive boxes with or without the drives inside on top as shown with bubble wrap to fill the center space Plasmon AA80 AA174 A12 User Manual Library Installation Document Revision C Page 55 Library Installation Plasmon AA80 AA174 A12 User Manual Page 56 Document Revision C APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS Overall Specifications The following table provides information about the Plasmon AA80 AA174 A12 Archive Appliance These specifications are subject to change without notice Table 3 AA80A12 Specifications Specification AA8
30. less the rack is self stabilized Plasmon AA80 AA174 A12 User Manual Library Installation Document Revision C Page 43 5 Pull the shelf fully out and clamp the rails on both sides behind the shelf as shown below so it cannot slide 6 Position the library about 16 41 cm in front of the shelf as shown in the picture below The bottom of the library should face the shelf Use the heavy cardboard packing piece to protect the back of the library Library Installation Plasmon AA80 AA174 A12 User Manual Page 44 Document Revision C 7 Carefully tilt the library over so the bottom makes contact with the shelf 8 Using proper lifting posture slid the library onto the shelf Plasmon AA80 AA174 A12 User Manual Library Installation Document Revision C Page 45 9 Turn the library around so it faces out and place the library squarely on the shelf matching up the empty caster mounting holes with the holes in the shelf 10 To make it easier to line up the mounting holes look through the holes on the right side of the library from the top as shown below Secure the library by placing 8 32 x 3 8 phillips pan head screws through the shelf from the bottom into the two inside holes at all four corners Library Installation Plasmon AA80 AA174 A12 User Manual Page 46 Document Revision C 11 Replace the top skin both side skins and the front door on the library 12 Slide the library shelf back into the rack
31. lever lock on the shuttle by pushing it to the right Then pull the release lever all the way out sui URL Release Lever 179 Fab Tann of dt Release Lever Lock Figure 10 SATA Drive Release Lever and Release Lever Lock 3 If the setup is for two SATA Drives mount them in the left most positions of the top row of the A12 If the setup is for eight SATA drives mount them in the bottom two rows of the A12 Mount blanks in the rest of slots Carefully insert the shuttle into the drive location in the A12 unit Push the shuttle all the way into the slot completing the insertion by closing the release lever Library Installation Plasmon AA80 AA174 A12 User Manual Page 22 Document Revision C Stabilizers The Plasmon AA80 AA174 A12 ships with stabilizers for each unit The stabilizers prevent the appliance from tipping due to accidental force WARNING In order to comply with UL60950 these stabilizers must be installed Installing the AA80A 12 Stabilizers Included in the stabilizer kit are Four side stabilizers To install the four side stabilizers two on each side 1 Insert the stabilizers into the channels on the bottom of the chassis as shown in the picture below Push them in until they snap into place and lower the feet until they touch the floor Latch Release Buttons Figure 11 AA80A12 Side Stabilizers 2 To remove the stabilizers depress the latch release buttons and pull outwards Pl
32. lot Media Loading 29 Identifying Storage Slots 30 Rack Mount Guidelines 32 Required ToolSs 0 00 cece nenn een nenn 33 Rack Mount Kit anaana naana a aaa 33 Rack Mount Installation 35 Stabilizer Installation 36 Shelf Installation esos o ee eut A hued gad aad der 39 Library InstallatiGn jc sca ee kate ae A a date RR 43 Initial Power ON 49 A12 Unit LED Indicators 49 Packing Instructions dessen sie beets BEL eee SRE are hoes 50 APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS asus 57 Overall Specifications 0522245 di dei Cid ie ent Dit dons ie 57 APPENDIX B SAFETY AGENCY STANDARDS ess a 61 FCG NOTICO 2 2 0 eo hawks Cee nues Da atome de nee element 61 Industry Canadian Notice per ICES 003 61 EUrOpeaniNOUce 26c ta cee ea idan Ped diese date 61 Australia New Zealadd esi pr Errak inap bAi giere oa ra 62 Japan ss eek ee nr 62 Product Safety Standards Laurier eek ae eee eee ri ie naeh ed 62 Laser Safety Notice i025 44s sun HH Ha a a ad 63 CORA Regulations gt ee Lee Rare een a een ut 64 Power Cord Set Selection 64 For the U S and Canad
33. n cover or obscure the barcodes on a media Doing so may cause the system to malfunction Media Care and Handling To maintain maximum reliability the operator should take the time to inspect and clean each media used CAUTION Always condition the media to the normal operating temperature of the room before using 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 failures in loading or loss of 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 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 sunlight Product Overview Plasmon AA80 AA174 A12 User Manual Page 12 Document Revision C Major Hardware Components The following figures show the locations of major library hardware components In these figures the protective panels and outer skin of the library are removed A brief description of these components appears at the end of this section A12 Archive a Controller Fron
34. r Manual Page 32 Document Revision C Required Tools The following tools are required to install the rack mount assembly 1 and 2 phillips head screwdrivers 7 16 wrench box end preferred Pliers Rack Mount Kit Table 2 Rack Mount Kit Part Numbers Descriptions Part Number Description 920 101913 00 Combined Kit with Shelf and Stabilizer 920 101805 00 Rack Mount Shelf Kit only 310 101802 00 Shelf 490 101801 00 Shelf Slides 2 310 101803 00 Front Mounting Brackets 2 310 101804 00 Back Mounting Brackets 2 400 101904 00 Clip on Cage Nuts 1 4 20 4 400 101905 00 Phillips Pan Head Screws 1 4 20 x 5 8 12 400 101906 00 Phillips Pan Head Screws 1 4 20 x 3 8 6 400 101686 00 Phillips Pan Head Screws 10 32 x 500 LW 8 400 101201 00 Phillips Pan Head Screws 8 32 x 3 8 10 97707512 00 S style Clip on Nuts 10 32 4 490 101928 00 Shelf Handle 920 101834 00 Rack Mount Stabilizer Kit only 370 101833 00 Stabilizer Frame 310 101831 00 Back Mounting Brackets 2 370 101832 00 Stabilizer Legs 2 400 101907 00 Leveling Feet 2 400 101909 00 Carriage Bolts 1 4 20 x 2 4 400 101908 00 Flange Nuts 1 4 20 4 400 101686 00 Phillips Pan Head Screws 10 32 x 500 LW 8 97707512 00 S style Clip on Nuts 10 32 12 Plasmon AA80 AA174
35. re to do so may seriously damage the robotics LIFT LOCK AC POWER Figure 14 Lift Lock and Power Connection Plasmon AA80 AA174 A12 User Manual Library Installation Document Revision C Page 25 Cable Connections Library Cable Connections The library SCSI connector is located on the top of the chassis behind the A12 The SCSI cable connects the library with the A12 unit mounted on top of the library Route the external AC power cable to the power connector located at the lower right in the back of the library The power cable can be plugged into a standard 120 volt to 240 volt wall outlet The system uses an auto ranging power supply Do not use an extension cord The unit must be located next to the AC outlet and the outlet must be easily accessible In the event an emergency power cutoff is required pull the plug from the AC socket Power Cord Retainer A power cord retainer is provided for installations where there is a chance the cord could be accidently disconnected from the appliance Follow these steps to install the retainer 1 Remove the two 6 32 flat head phillips screws mounting the AC power receptacle at the back of the library Mounting Screws Figure 15 Installing the Power Cord Retainer a Library Installation Plasmon AA80 AA174 A12 User Manual Page 26 Document Revision C 2 Place the retainer as shown and attach with the two 6 32 pan head phillips screws provided with the retainer Do no
36. s meets these criteria The power cord must have a molded NEMA 5 15P male attachment plug on one end The power cord must have a molded IEC type CEE 22 female connector on the other end The power cord must be UL Listed and CSA Certified Outside the US contact Plasmon for country specific requirements For Germany and continental Europe STROMANFNAHME 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 10A Fur eine 230V Anwendung ist eine harmonisierte lt HAR gt konfektionierte Leitungsschnur Typ HO5vvf3G1 00 die f r 250V 10A oder die Gleichwertigkeit geeognet ist zu benutzen Power Supply The Archive Appliance power supplies are certified for China Compulsory Product Certification CCC Appendix B Plasmon AA80 AA174 A12 User Manual Page 64 Document Revision C MOV Protection all models CAUTION HiPOT test is applied to the appliance during manufacture To avoid damage to the MOVs do not HiPOT the system again unless the two fuses next to the external AC connector on the lower back of the chassis are first removed to take the MOVs out of the circuit In Norway Apparatet m tilkoples jordet stikkontakt In Sweden Apparaten skall anslutas till jordat uttag In Finland Laite on liitettava suojamaadoituskoskettimilla varustettuun pistorasiaan Plasmon AA80 AA174 A12 User Manual Appendix B Document Revision C Page 65 Appendix B Plasmon AA80 AA174 A12 User Manual Page 66 Document Revision C A A12 unit LED indicators
37. t Read the section in this chapter describing the Lift Lock Screw before powering on Position Position the appliance in a location that allows the front door to open completely without obstruction Allow a minimum three inch clearance at the back for ventilation Install the stabilizers following instructions provided later in this chapter The system functions properly when sitting on a floor with no more than a 3 8 0 9525cm rise or fall over a 36 91 44cm run Environment To ensure long term reliability operate the appliance only between 10 to 32 C 50 to 90 F and 10 to 90 relative humidity The media and drives require a clean environment Excessive dust and dirt can lead to data loss and increase service calls External Power Requirements The appliamce requires an external power source with 100 to 240 VAC the power supply is auto ranging at 50 to 60 Hz and 15 A branch circuit protection CAUTION To prevent the possibility of robotic errors during a pick or put operation with loss of AC power a UPS is required Plasmon AA80 AA174 A12 User Manual Library Installation Document Revision C Page 21 Installing the SATA Drives The SATA drives which provide the RAID cache are packaged seperately in the shipping container To install them in the A12 archive controller follow the steps below 1 Remove the SATA drives from their packaging 2 Each drive is shipped in a drive shuttle Disengage the release
38. t Panel Display Mailslot UDO Drive Bay configured for i TG wo or four drives Figure 4 AA80A12 Front View Plasmon AA80 AA174 A12 User Manual Product Overview Document Revision C Page 13 A12 Archive Controller Lift Lock Screw Power Connector Figure 5 AA80A12 Rear View Product Overview Plasmon AA80 AA174 A12 User Manual Page 14 Document Revision C Media Store Media Transport Element MTE includes bar code scanner Figure 6 AA80A12 Inside View Plasmon AA80 AA174 A12 User Manual Product Overview Document Revision C Page 15 A12 Archive a Controller Front Panel Display Mailslot y UDO Drive Bay configured for two 7 four or six drives Figure 7 AA174A12 Front View Product Overview Plasmon AA80 AA174 A12 User Manual Page 16 Document Revision C A12 Archive Controller Power Connector Lift Lock Screw Figure 8 AA174A12 Rear View Plasmon AA80 AA174 A12 User Manual Product Overview Document Revision C Page 17 Media Store Media Transport Element MTE includes bar code scanner Figure 9 AA174A12 Inside View Product Overview Plasmon AA80 AA174 A12 User Manual Page 18 Document Revision C Front Panel Display The front panel display consists of the keypad and display window which provide the operator interface to the system It is used to display user related status Mailslot The automated mailslot is capable of importing and expor
39. t tighten these two screws completely until the clamp is adjusted to the plug Figure 16 Installing the Power Cord Retainer b 3 Insert the power cord into the AC receptacle Secure the cord by tightening the retainer clamp with a 3 16 wrench Now completely tighten the two mounting screws Figure 17 Installing the Power Cord Retainer c Plasmon AA80 AA174 A12 User Manual Library Installation Document Revision C Page 27 A12 Archive Controller Cable Connections Power SCSI Ethernet and UPS cables connect to the back of the A12 unit as shown below Power On Off Diagnostics Ethernet UPS Switch Connector Connector Connector Library Power AC Power to A12 PSUs A12 to Library Control Line SCSI Connection Figure 18 A12 Unit Back Panel The A12 unit communicates with the library through the SCSI connection The entire Archive Appliance communicates with a network through an Ethernet connector A CAT6 cable is required for Gigabit networks For network setup please refer to the Archive Appliance Quick Start Guide The Diagnostics connector is provided for Plasmon trained service personnel Library Installation Plasmon AA80 AA174 A12 User Manual Page 28 Document Revision C Loading Media Use only Plasmon approved UDO media in the library Bulk Loading Media Ensure the system is turned off and that the power cable is disconnected from the power source Remove the painted sheet metal side skin left side facing
40. ting single media while the library is on line UDO Drives The drives used in the library component allow reading and writing of data They are fully tested to work with the library This library uses UDO drives only Archive Controller The archive controller contains the server and the RAID cache SATA Drives The SATA Serial ATA drives in the archive controller provide the RAID Lift Lock Screw The lift lock screw secures the MTE during shipment or whenever moving the library Power Connector The power connector is used to supply power to the system Media Store The media store holds each media in place It consists of vertically arranged plates with plastic grooved guide panels that hold each media Media Transport Element MTE The media transport element MTE moves media between storage locations and the drives or the mailslot and consists of the dual picker and flip assembly Plasmon AA80 AA174 A12 User Manual Product Overview Document Revision C Page 19 Product Overview Plasmon AA80 AA174 A12 User Manual Page 20 Document Revision C CHAPTER 2 LIBRARY INSTALLATION Getting Started This chapter provides a guide to installing the Plasmon AA80 AA174 A12 and the procedures necessary to quickly get on line Unpacking It takes two people to unpack the appliance Please follow the unpacking instructions found on the shipping enclosures Save all packing material in case it is ever necessary to ship the uni
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