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Spectra T200, T380 & T680 Site Preparation Guide

1. SPECTRA J DEEP STORAGE EXPERTS Tape Series Mid Range Libraries T200 T380 AnD T680 Site Preparation Guide SPECTRALOGIC COM Copyright Notices Trademarks Copyright 2008 2015 Spectra Logic Corporation All rights reserved This item and the information contained herein are the property of Spectra Logic Corporation Except as expressly stated herein Spectra Logic Corporation makes its products and associated documentation on an AS IS BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE BOTH OF WHICH ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED In no event shall Spectra Logic be liable for any loss of profits loss of business loss of use or data interruption of business or for indirect special incidental or consequential damages of any kind even if Spectra Logic has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error Information furnished in this manual is believed to be accurate and reliable However no responsibility is assumed by Spectra Logic for its use Due to continuing research and development Spectra Logic may revise this publication from time to time without notice and reserves the right to change any product specification at any time without notice If you do not agree to the above do not use the Spectra T200 T380 or T680 library instead promptly c
2. PN Character 11 940477 7 0 Minimum t Bar Code 85 75 0 76 88 5 0 4 Figure 6 Barcode specifications for TS11x0 technology media alphanumeric characters on top All measurements are in millimeters Note When using barcode labels with alphanumeric characters along the bottom edge the label must be positioned so that barcode is at least 13 72 mm below the top edge of the cartridge to ensure that the barcode reader can read the label 52 March 2015 Site Preperation Guide Spectra T200 T380 and T680 Library Chapter 4 Library Specifications Tape Drive and Media Specifications TS11x0 Technology Barcode Element Specifications For the official IBM barcode label specification see https www 304 ibm com support docview wss uid ssg157000727 Unless otherwise specified tolerances are X XXX 0 127 mm X XX 0 76 mm Minimum symbol height is 7 1 mm measured to the inside of the label s edge The wide to narrow ratio is 2 75 The narrow element width is 0 500 mm 0 03 0 07 mm The nominal width of the wide spaces and bars is 1 375 mm The inter character gap is 0 500 mm 0 03 0 07 mm The minimum quiet zone at the beginning and end of a printed barcode string is 5 0 mm 10 times the narrow element width The total nominal barcode string length including quiet zones is 85 75 mm The edge of the barcode is the edge of the printed area attached to the bar Th
3. The nn alphanumeric field is used to track individual cleaning cartridge activity that is usage and life The volume identifier DG space vnn is reserved for diagnostic and service cartridges The last two 2 characters are the media identifier and indicate the cartridge Media Type for example L for LTO and 4 for an LTO 4 cartridge or JC for a TS11x0 technology cartridge In IBM LTO tape drives the value of the media identifier on cleaning cartridges is ignored although a valid value must be present The barcode string can be printed in either direction on the label and must begin and end with a valid start stop character The label must be printed so that barcode data is positioned along the edge of the label that will be closest to the hub side of the cartridge The AIM Uniform Symbol USS 39 specification provides detailed information about the format of the start character the series of characters that make up the barcode data the optional checksum character and the stop character 50 March 2015 Site Preperation Guide Spectra T200 T380 and T680 Library Chapter 4 Library Specifications Tape Drive and Media Specifications Detailed Specifications for LTO Cartridge Barcodes Figure 5 shows the dimensional specifications for LTO labels with the alphanumeric characters above the barcode Quiet Zone 4 32 mm minimum Barcode start character Alphan
4. Box and pallet T200 and T380 Approx 165 Ib 75 kg T6804 Approx 110 Ib 50 kg Components box The weight of the components box depends on how many TeraPack magazines power supplies interface modules and media you ordered with the library a9 Specifications are subject to change at any time without notice The base chassis does not contain drives media interface modules or power supply modules c Includes the weight of the accessory box approximately 50 Ib 23 kg The accessory box contains the rackmounting kit the DBA cover a tool kit and documentation kit d Includes the weight of the accessory box approximately 10 Ib 4 5 kg The accessory box contains a toolkit and documentation kit e The size and weight depend on the number and type of components in the box To calculate the approximate weight of all the components add 15 Ib 7 kg for each drive 5 Ib 2 2 kg for each TeraPack magazine full of media 5 Ib 2 2 kg for each RIM and 4 Ib 1 8 kg for each power supply 22 March 2015 Site Preperation Guide Spectra T200 T380 and T680 Library Chapter 3 Installation Preparation Unpacking and Moving the Library UNPACKING AND MOVING THE LIBRARY A Warning A Warning Ay Caution AN Caution Before moving the library to its installation location be sure that there is enough space at that location to remove the library from its packaging and unpack the boxes containi
5. s interior components is most easily accomplished from the right side when viewed from the front For this reason Spectra Logic recommends placing the library so that its right side is accessible See Service Access Requirements on page 25 for the minimum recommended clearances around the library Special servicing arrangements can be made to suit your equipment configuration If you have any questions or concerns regarding the placement of your library in your data center contact Spectra Logic Professional Services See Contacting Spectra Logic on page 6 Rack Installation Spectra T200 or T380 The T200 and T380 libraries MUST be installed in a rack Both libraries are designed to fit in a standard 19 inch four post rack Using a rack that is at least 43 inches 110 cm deep is recommended An additional 3 inches 7 6 cm at the back of the rack may be required to allow for cable clearance A rack that allows access to the library s side panels simplifies maintenance and service procedures A Warning The T200 and T380 must be installed in a standard 19 inch 48 cm four post rack to prevent tipping The rack must be located on a level hard surfaced floor such as cement or tile A two post rack will not support the weight of the library Warnung Die T200 und T380 sind in einem Standard 48 cm Vier Pfosten Rack zu verhindern Kippen installiert werden Ein Zwei Pfosten Rack wird nicht mit dem Gewicht der Library The following tab
6. 74 cm 46 in 117 cm 57 in 145 cm 230 Ib 104 kg 305 Ib 138 kg 765 Ib 347 kg Approx 165 Ib 75 kg Approx 875 Ib 397 kg Approx 100 to 300 Ib 45 to 136 kg oo All dimensions are rounded to the nearest tenth weights are rounded to the nearest unit The base chassis does not contain drives media QIPs RIMs or power supply modules c Includes the weight of the accessory box approximately 50 Ib 23 kg which contains some or all of the following items the rack mounting kit the protective back cover a tool kit and product documentation d Includes the weight of the accessory box approximately 10 Ib 4 5 kg The accessory box contains a toolkit and documentation kit e The size and weight depends on the number and type of components in the box To calculate the approximate weight of all the components add 12 Ib 5 4 kg for each drive 5 Ib 1 8 kg for each TeraPack magazine full of media 5 Ib 1 8 kg for each QIP and 4 Ib 1 5 kg for each power supply Power Specifications This section describes the power specifications for the library Power Consumption and Cooling Requirements The power and cooling requirements for the library depend on the number and type of drives installed The following table provides the maximum power consumption and heat load for the base library and for each additional component added to the base library Use this information to calculate the total max
7. 4 Library Specifications 30 LIBRARY SPECIFICATIONS ccc cece ccc ec ee cece ee ceeeeeceeeeees 30 INTEROPERABILITY AND SOFTWARE COMPATIBILITY ou access 39 INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS oc sec cece cece ccc ce ceeceeeeeceeeeees 39 TAPE DRIVE AND MEDIA SPECIFICATIONS oo success nennen 41 Chapter 5 Site Preparation Checklist 54 Contents ABOUT THIS GUIDE This guide describes site preparation for the installation of the Spectra T200 T380 and T680 libraries referred to as the library except where noted It includes precautions for safety and handling as well as facility requirements for the library s environment cabling and placement This guide also provides the library specifications and a checklist that you can use to help ensure that your site is prepared before your library arrives Most of the figures in this document show the Spectra T380 library The relative locations of the components and the procedures are the same for the other libraries unless otherwise indicated The differences are indicated by library type for example Spectra T200 or T380 items indicated with this text refer to either of these libraries Spectra T680 items indicated with this text refer to only this library INTENDED AUDIENCE This guide is intended for data center personnel who are responsible for ensuring that the data center is properly prepared for the installation of the library The information in this guide assumes
8. Hz 0 25G pk octave 31 500 Hz 1G pk octave minimum three axes minimum three axes Vibration 0 5 Grms 0 3000 Hz single axis 1 200 Hz 1 156 Grms Random Bottom face only for 60 minutes a Specifications are for the library in its original packaging INTEROPERABILITY AND SOFTWARE COMPATIBILITY You can find complete interoperability listings as well as a list of the types of software that have been tested and proven compatible with the library on the Spectra Logic website at www spectralogic com compatibility INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS A Important This section provides information about the interfaces used to connect the library and tape drives to the host systems It also provides information about the Ethernet interface used to access the library s BlueScale web interface The Robotics Interface Module RIM supports a Fibre Channel host interface The RIM does not provide connectivity for SCSI drives Direct attached tape drives have a native Fibre Channel interface direct attached SCSI drives are not supported The option to connect SCSI drives through an F QIP is no longer available for purchase with new libraries The library continues to support partitions configured to use QIP attached SCSI drives For information about how IBM drives support Fibre Channel communications refer to the tape drive documentation available from IBM at www storage ibm com tape lto oem index html
9. TS11x0 technology drives Note The specifications in this section are provided for convenience only Refer to the tape drive documentation for the most current specifications see TS11x0 Technology Drives on page 10 TS1150 Technology Drive Parameter Specification Maximum sustained transfer rate gt 360 MB second native 700 MB second compressed Speed matching range JD 112 MB second to 365 MB second JC Gen 5 format 99 MB second to 303 MB second JC Gen 4 format 90 MB second to 252 MB second Average file access time 55 seconds Encryption capability AES 256 GCM WORM capability Yes MTBF 237 000 hours at 100 duty cycle Uncorrected error rate 1x 102 bits Power consumption Read write 46 watts maximum Idle 22 3 watts a Assuming a 2 5 1 compression ratio Compression throughput depends on the type of data b This is a per drive value 45 Site Preperation Guide Spectra T200 T380 and T680 Library Chapter 4 Library Specifications Tape Drive and Media Specifications TS1140 Technology Drive Parameter Specification Maximum sustained 250 MB second native transfer rate gt 650 MB second compressed Speed matching range 76 MB second to 251 MB second Average file access time 54 seconds Encryption capability AES 256 GCM WORM capability Yes MTBF 237 000 hours at 100 duty cycle Uncorrected error rate 1x10 bits Po
10. a familiarity with SCSI and Fibre Channel communication protocols as well as with network connectivity protocols such as Fibre Channel and Ethernet It also assumes a knowledge of technical tasks such as configuring operating systems and installing drivers RELATED PUBLICATIONS For additional information about the library and its tape drives refer to the publications listed in this section About This Guide Related Publications Spectra T200 T380 and T680 Libraries This guide and the following documents related to the Spectra T200 T380 and T680 libraries are available as PDF files on the Spectra Logic website at https support spectralogic com documentation The Spectra T200 T380 or T680 Library User Guide describes how to configure use maintain and troubleshoot the library It also provides specifications for the library The Spectra T200 T380 or T680 Library Quick Reference Guide provides a quick reference for the user interface and instructions for performing day to day library operations such as powering on and off and preparing importing and exporting media The Spectra T200 T380 or T680 Library BlueScale Toolbar Option Map provides a quick reference for locating the options and commands available through the BlueScale user interface The Spectra T200 T380 or T680 Library Site Preparation Guide provides information about preparing your site for the installation of the library The Spectra T200 am
11. kg Each controller 5 Ib 2 3 kg Each power supply 4 lb 1 8 kg a All dimensions and weights are approximate and are rounded up to the nearest tenth b The T680 is shipped and installed in a rack the sizes shown are for the library rack c The maximum weight assumes the maximum number of drives and media installed The maximum weight does not include the weigh of the rackmounting hardware for the T200 and T380 libraries Service Access Requirements A minimum of 24 inches 61 cm of clearance is required on the right hand side of the library to provide service access In addition leave a minimum of 24 inches 61 cm at the front and back of the library for service and operator access Providing 36 inches 91 cm of clearance on all sides of the library is highly recommended 32 March 2015 Site Preperation Guide Spectra T200 T380 and T680 Library Chapter 4 Library Specifications Library Specifications Shipping and Storage Size and Weight The following table provides the approximate dimensions and weights of the pallet and boxes used to ship the library Parameter Library Crate Height T200 and T380 T680 Width T200 and T380 T680 Depth T200 and T380 T680 Weight Library base chassis b T200 T380 T680 Box and pallet T200 and T380 T680 4 Components Boxes Specification 65 in 165 cm 87 in 221 cm 48 in 122 cm 29 in
12. second compressed Speed matching range 30 MB second to 140 MB second Average space record time 75 seconds Encryption capability AES 256 bit WORM capability Yes MTBF 250 000 hours at 100 duty cycle Uncorrected error rate 1x 1017 bits b Read write 27 watts typical Idle 7 5 watts Power consumption a Assuming a 2 1 compression ratio Compression throughput depends on the type of data b This is a per drive value c A 1 Gb interface speed will not stream an LTO 5 drive at 140 MB second 43 March 2015 Site Preperation Guide Spectra T200 T380 and T680 Library Chapter 4 Library Specifications Tape Drive and Media Specifications LTO 4 Drive When connecting to a Fibre Channel network LTO 4 Fibre Channel drives will attempt to connect at 4 Gb second but will auto negotiate down to 2 Gb second or 1 Gb second depending on the requirements of the port to which the drive is connected Parameter Specification Sustained transfer rate P 120 MB second native 240 MB second compressed Average space record time 70 seconds Encryption capability AES 256 bit WORM capability Yes MTBF 250 000 hours at 100 duty cycle Uncorrected error rate 1x 1017 bits Power consumption Fibre Channel Read write 29 5 watts typical Idle 12 5 watts Power consumption scsi Read write 26 5 watts typical Idle 9 5 watts a Assumi
13. the host to the library s transporter TeraPack Media Storage All of the cartridges in the library are stored in TeraPack magazines Each magazine occupies a storage chamber The maximum media storage capacity of the library depends on the number and type of data cartridges and tape drives installed TeraPack Access Port TAP The TAP is the entry exit port for the library The TAP accommodates one TeraPack magazine containing one or more cartridges The T200 and T380 each have a single TAP the T680 has two TAPs located one above the other LIBRARY COMPONENTS The following sections provide an overview of the library components Depending on the options you ordered some of the components shown may not be included in your library For descriptions of the library components and media read the Library Overview chapter in the Spectra T200 T380 and T680 Library User Guide Note The T680 library is pre installed in an enclosed rack that includes lockable front and back doors The T200 and T380 must be installed in a rack before use For clarity the illustrations in this chapter and throughout this guide show the library without the rack 15 March 2015 Site Preperation Guide Spectra T200 T380 and T680 Library Chapter 1 Library Overview Library Components Front Panel Components Figure 1 shows the library front and side panel components Operator panel F TeraPack Access er pan Port T
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15. 39 March 2015 Site Preperation Guide Spectra T200 T380 and T680 Library Chapter 4 Library Specifications Interface Specifications Component Interface Connectors Component Physical Interface Drive Fibre Channel Two dual port multimode optical LC connectors Drive SCSI Requires an F QIP to provide Fibre Channel connectivity Direct attached to a SCSI bus is not supported P RIM Fibre Channel Two dual port optical SFPs with LC connectors QIP Fibre Channel F QIP Two dual port optical SFPs with LC connectors a Only one port at a time can be used to connect the drive to a Fibre Channel network If desired the two ports can be used to create a failover configuration b The drive sled has one Ultra 3 SCSI LVD 68 pin Micro D female connector with a wide Ultra320 SCSI Active SCSI terminator installed c QIPs are no longer available for purchase and are only supported as legacy devices Network Interface Cable Requirements The type of cables required to connect the library and its drives to the network depend on the type of interface being used Interface Type Cable Requirements Fibre Channel RIMs F QIPs and direct attached drives The Fibre Channel interface in the F QIPs RIMs and direct attached Fibre Channel tape drives support the Fibre Channel Protocol FCP Connecting these components to the host network requires multimode optical cables with d
16. 6 25 TB P a Assuming a 2 1 compression ratio The compressed capacity depends on the type of data b Assuming a 2 5 1 compression ratio The compressed capacity depends on the type of data March 2015 47 Site Preperation Guide Spectra T200 T380 and T680 Library Chapter 4 Library Specifications Tape Drive and Media Specifications LTO Read Write Compatibility The following table shows the media read write compatibility for each LTO drive generation supported by the library Drive LTO 2 media LTO 3 Media LTO 4 Media LTO 5 Media LTO 6 Media Generation LTO 2 Read write Not supported Not supported Not supported Not supported LTO 3 Read write Read write Not supported Not supported Not supported LTO 4 Read only Read write Read write Not supported Not supported LTO 5 Not supported Read only Read write Read write Not supported LTO 6 Not supported Not supported Read only Read write Read write TS11x0 Technology Media Specifications The following table shows the capacities of the TS11x0 technology data cartridges TS1140 Media Generation Native Capacity Compressed Capacity TS1140 technology media and TS1140 technology WORM media Te a Assuming a 2 5 1 compression ratio The compressed capacity depends on the type of data TS1150 Media Generation Native Capacity Compressed Capacity TS1150 technology media and TS1150 technolo
17. 680 1 4 200 380 670 2 8 140 320 600 3 12 Not 260 550 applicable Number of Number of Drives Maximum TS11x0 Technology Spectra T380 DBAs Installed Cartridge Storage Capacity 1 1 to 4 drives 261 3 9to 12 drives 153 March 2015 Site Preperation Guide Spectra T200 T380 and T680 Library Chapter 4 Library Specifications Library Specifications Size and Weight The following table shows the size and weight specifications for the library and other components Note To calculate the approximate weight of a loaded library add the weight for each drive controller and power supply plus the weight of each TeraPack magazine full of cartridges to the weight of the library itself Specification Base chassis Maximum Parameter T200 T380 T680 Height 35 in 89 cm 49 in 125 cm 80 5 in 204 5 cm Width Chassis 17 5 in 44 4 cm 17 5 in 44 4 cm Front panel 19 0 in 48 3 cm 19 0 in 48 3 cm 24 in 61 cm Depth 41 in 104 cm 41 in 104 cm 48 in 122 cm with drive cover Weight 230 Ib 104 kg 305 Ib 138 kg 428 Ib 194 kg 627 Ib 284 kg 765 Ib 347 kg 1211 Ib 549 kg Each Tape Drive with drive sled LTO 2 through LTO 4 11 5 Ib 5 2 kg LTO 5 and LTO 6 11 6 Ib 5 3 kg TS11x0 technology 17 5 Ib 8 kg Each TeraPack with ten LTO cartridges 5 1 Ib 2 3 kg magazine with nine TS11x0 technology cartridges 5 6 Ib 2 5
18. AP door under cosmetic outer covers Fans and air filter behind cover panel Figure 1 Front panel components T380 shown Note Most service procedures for the interior components require access to the front of the library by removing the library s front panel and all the magazines stored in the front chambers Some procedures require access to the right hand side of the library If the rack used for the T200 or T380 library does not provide side access the library must be removed from its rack in order to remove the access panels The side panels on the T680 rack can be removed to expose the access panels 16 March 2015 Site Preperation Guide Spectra T200 T380 and T680 Library Chapter 1 Library Overview Library Components Rear Panel Components Figure 2 shows the rear panel components of the library Flex bays for DBAs or TBAs Drive bay assembly DBA Library control module LCM Power supply modules 5 12 VDC Tool storage Chambers 3 behind cover T680 only Empty drive bay cover removed Drive Empty interface controller bay cover removed Optional interface 27 module RIM QIP or BEM BlueScale Vision camera connector Main AC power cord connector and switch one on each side of chassis Figure 2 Library rear components T380 with the 2N redundant power suppl
19. Environmental Requirements The following table lists the specifications for storage temperature and other environmental requirements for tape media Do not allow the temperature and humidity in the storage environment to fluctuate Specification Operating Operational Archival Storage Shipping Storage Temperature LTO 61 F to 90 F 61 F to 77 F 9 F to 120 F 50 F to 113 F 16 C to 32 C 16 C to 25 C 23 C to 49 C 10 C to 45 C TS11x0 technology 61 F to 90 F 16 C to 32 C Relative humidity 10 to 80 20 to 80 20 to 50 5 to 80 Wet bulb 79 F 26 C 79 F 26 C 79 F 26 C 79 F 26 C temperature a The upper limit applies to the media not the library Be sure there is adequate air flow around the library at all times b When media is moved from a cold shipping storage environment to a warm operating environment it must be acclimated in its packaging for at least 24 hours before opening to prevent condensation damage from occurring LTO Media Specifications The following table shows the capacities of the different generations of LTO Ultrium data cartridges LTO Media Generation Native Capacity Compressed Capacity LTO 2 200 GB 400 GB LTO 3 and LTO 3 WORM 400 GB 800 GB LTO 4 and LTO 4 WORM 800 GB 1 6 TB LTO 5 and LTO 5 WORM 1 5 TB 3 TB LTO 6 and LTO 6 WORM 2 5 TB
20. Specifications Supply End Connector Types The type of connector on the supply end of the cord depends on the country The following table shows the Spectra Logic part numbers for power cords with the supply end connector types used in each country Part Number Country of Use Plug Style Appearance 8147 North America NEMA 5 15P 8297 North America IEC 60320 C14 5500 North America NEMA L6 20P Korea 7029 North America NEMA L6 30P Korea 6805 United Kingdom BS 1363A 6807 Japan NEMA L6 20P 6808 Continental Europe CEE 7 VII 8665 United Kingdom IEC 60309 Continental Europe 230V 2P E lt a For non locking supply end plugs an additional grounding wire from the chassis to earth ground is required 37 March 2015 Site Preperation Guide Spectra T200 T380 and T680 Library Chapter 4 Library Specifications Library Specifications Environmental Specifications A Warning A Caution This section describes environmental specifications for the library Do not place the library on a carpeted floor or anywhere else that poses risk for static discharge that could damage the library and its drives The library must be installed in the rack that is delivered with the library or if none is included in a standard 19 inch 48 cm four post rack A two post rack cannot support the weight of the library Ensure your floor has adequate structural integrity and
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22. bility of electrical shock install cord locks on the AC power cords and a permanent grounding wire between the chassis and earth ground Warnung Gefahr eines elektrischen Schlages Um zu verhindern dass die M glichkeit eines elektrischen Schlages der Installation von Kabel Sperren auf den AC Netzkabel und eine standige Erdung Draht zwischen den Chassis und Masse UPDATING SERVICING OR MOVING THE LIBRARY Contact Spectra Logic Technical Support before making any changes to your library hardware or performing any service operations Installing Additional Drives Installing an additional drive into a partially filled DBA causes the library to reassign element addresses To avoid errors reconfigure your backup software after adding a new drive refer to your software documentation for instructions 28 March 2015 Site Preperation Guide Spectra T200 T380 and T680 Library Chapter 3 Installation Preparation Updating Servicing or Moving the Library Servicing the Library In the event that it is necessary to replace a component make sure that you have instructions for performing the procedure and you either Have been instructed to do so by Spectra Logic Technical Support Have a support contract such as Assisted Self Maintenance ASM Moving the Library The library hardware is configured to ensure proper thermal control air flow and dust filtering After the library is installed do not move the libra
23. d for 50 uses Do not rewind and reuse the material in a cleaning cartridge Reusing the material may redistribute contaminants previously removed from the tape path If all of the cleaning material has been used discard the cartridge and use a new cleaning cartridge Barcode Label Specifications Symbology The barcode labeling scheme used on Spectra Logic certified media uses the barcode symbology of USS 39 You can obtain a complete description and definition of this symbology from the Automatic Identification Manufacturers AIM specification the Uniform Symbol Specification USS 39 and the ANSI MH10 8M 1993 ANSI Barcode specification Application and Orientation The barcode label must be applied to the cartridge so that it fits within the label recess on the edge of the cartridge without curling up on the sides or ends The label must be oriented so that the barcode characters are along the edge closest to the hub side of the cartridge Printed Characters The label can have human readable alphanumeric characters printed along the top or bottom edge of the label provided there is no conflict or interference with the automation code This text must include the barcode data but can also include additional text The format and colors of the human readable characters is up to the customer and label vendor For location restrictions see Detailed Specifications for LTO Cartridge Barcodes on page 51 and Detailed Specifications for TS11x0 Technolo
24. e edge roughness is the transition encountered as a horizontal line is moved vertically from all black to all white The edge roughness maximum is 0 04 mm Variation between all bars white and black must be less than 0 04 mm TS11x0 Technology Physical Label Specifications Label stock must fit within the label recess on the face of the cartridge without curling up on the sides or ends 88 5 mm X 11 9 mm 0 0 4 Minimum length sufficient for the quiet zones start stop and data characters nominal 85 75 mm Minimum width no less than 1 5 mm narrower than the cartridge label recess width Corners are cut with a 1 5 mm radius Maximum label thickness including the RFID tag if present together with any associated layers and adhesives cannot exceed 0 75 mm The label and adhesive must have an environmental performance to match or exceed the environmental specifications of the cartridge to which it is applied 53 March 2015 Site Preperation Guide Spectra T200 T380 and T680 Library CHAPTER 5 Site Preparation Checklist Use the following checklist as you prepare for the arrival and installation of your library Prepare for Library Delivery Refer to Receiving the Library on page 22 for detailed information The receiving storage area can handle the size and weight of the crated library chassis as well as the crate containing the library components Prepare to Move and Unpack the Library Refer to Unpacki
25. ectra T200 T380 and T680 Library Release Notes and Documentation Updates provides the most up to date information about the library drives and media LTO Ultrium Tape Drives The following documents provide information that is applicable to all IBM LTO tape drives IBM Tape Device Drivers Installation and User s Guide Note This guide also provides information about using the IBM Tape Diagnostic Tool ITDT to troubleshoot drive problems IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium Tape Drive SCSI Reference LTO 1 through LTO 4 IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium Tape Drive SCSI Reference LTO 5 and LTO 6 For drive specific information search for the product name for example LTO 5 on the documentation page on the IBM website You can also search the IBM Support Portal at http www 947 ibm com support entry portal Documentation TS11x0 Technology Drives The following documents provide information that is applicable to TS11x0 technology drives IBM System Storage Tape Drive 3592 SCSI Reference IBM Tape Device Drivers Installation and User s Guide Note This guide also provides information about using the IBM Tape Diagnostic Tool ITDT to troubleshoot drive problems Spectra TKLM Server For additional information that can assist you during the installation and configuration of your server see the following websites IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager Information Center Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager Installation and Co
26. ed USB devices NDMP Support Spectra Logic tape libraries are compatible with local remote and three way NDMP Network Data Management Protocol topologies where the tape library is connected to the NDMP data mover host over Fibre Channel TAPE DRIVE AND MEDIA SPECIFICATIONS This section provides the basic specifications for the tape drives and media supported by the library Notes SCSI drives have been discontinued and are no longer available for purchase If your library includes these drives refer to the documentation that accompanied your library when you received it for specification information The specifications in this section are provided for convenience only Refer to the tape drive documentation for the most current specifications see LTO Ultrium Tape Drives on page 10 and TS11x0 Technology Drives on page 10 The specifications in this section are subject to change without notice March 2015 Site Preperation Guide Spectra T200 T380 and T680 Library Chapter 4 Library Specifications Tape Drive and Media Specifications LTO Tape Drive Specifications This section provides specifications for the LTO drives supported by the library See Tape Media Specifications on page 46 for information about the media used in the library Note LTO drives and media are also referred to as Ultrium or LTO Ultrium drives and media LTO 6 Drive When connecting to a Fibre Channel network LTO 6 Fibre Chan
27. essary to remove the top cover of the T680 rack to ensure that it fits through a standard 80 inch elevator door Tilting Avoid tilting the library as it is moved to prevent internal components moving out of their normal positions If you tilt the library Spectra Logic is not responsible for any damage caused to the library or its components or for any damage caused to your site PREPARATION FOR THE INSTALLATION A Important Your Spectra library will be installed for you by a certified Spectra Logic field representative Do not attempt to install the library yourself Review the requirements in Chapter 2 Site Requirements beginning on page 18 as well as the following sections to ensure that the site where the library will be installed meets the necessary requirements before the Spectra Logic field engineer arrives 24 March 2015 Site Preperation Guide Spectra T200 T380 and T680 Library Chapter 3 Installation Preparation Service Access Requirements SERVICE ACCESS REQUIREMENTS A minimum of 24 inches 61 cm of access clearance is required at the front and back of the library For ease of access Spectra Logic recommends a working area of at least 36 inches 91 cm of access clearance Because the library is most easily serviceable from the right side an additional 36 inches 91 cm of access clearance on the right side of the library is highly recommended Allowing 36 inches 91 centimeters of w
28. fications page 46 Barcode Label Specifications page 49 LIBRARY SPECIFICATIONS The following sections provide detailed specifications for the library including data storage capacity library size and weight space requirements power specifications environmental specifications and shock and vibration specifications 30 Chapter 4 Library Specifications Library Specifications Data Storage Capacity The T200 T380 and T680 libraries provide flexible storage capacity that expands from a minimum of one media pack up to the maximum storage capacity of the library as shown in the following table The information in the table assumes that only one type of drive and media is installed in the library When using mixed drives and media the library s capacity depends on the number of drives and slots installed and the type of drives and media used Maximum Slots Native Capacity TB Media Type T200 T380 T680 T200 T380 T680 LTO 3 80 152 268 LTO 4 160 304 536 200 380 670 LTO 5 300 570 1005 LTO 6 500 950 1675 TS1140 technology NA 261 NA NA 1044 NA TS1150 technology NA 261 NA NA 2610 NA The actual amount of media that can be installed depends on the number of drives installed as shown in the following tables Maximum Maximum LTO Cartridge Storage Capacity Number of Number of DBAs Drives Spectra T200 Spectra T380 Spectra T
29. follow the rack manufacturer s instructions when installing and securing the rack The library is equipped with internal fans that operate as much as is necessary for the number of DBAs installed The fans keep the library s internal temperature within specifications as long as the data center environment is within specifications When the library is moved from a cold environment to a warm environment it should not be powered on for at least 24 hours This adjustment period prevents condensation damage The following tables list the general environmental specifications for the library Operating Environmental Specification Humidity 20 to 80 non condensing Humidity gradient Less than 10 per hour Ambient temperature LTO 50 F to 90 F 10 C to 32 C TS11x0 Technology 61 F to 90 F 16 C to 32 C Maximum temperature change rate 18 F per hour 10 C per hour non condensing Maximum wet bulb temperature 77 F 25 C Altitude Sea level to 10 000 feet 3 048 meters a The maximum ambient temperature must not exceed 86 F 30 C when G2 F QIPs are installed in the library b The temperature and humidity must be allowed to stabilize in the specified ambient environment for 24 hours Storing and Shipping Non Operating Environment Specification Humidity 10 to 95 non condensing Temperature 40 F to 149 F 40 C to 65 C Alti
30. g or unpacking the boxes is not available contact Spectra Logic Professional Services for guidance Be cautious when moving the library and component shipping boxes Use a pallet jack to move the boxes on a level surface Use a stair crawler or other special equipment that can handle the weight of the boxes to traverse stairways Such equipment must be able to transport at least 1000 Ib 454 kg 23 March 2015 Site Preperation Guide Spectra T200 T380 and T680 Library Chapter 3 Installation Preparation Preparation for the Installation Ay Caution Clearance Before moving the library and components to where they will be installed make sure that you have access to necessary doorways stairways hallways and elevators as well as adequate clearance to move through them Doorways including thresholds must be wider than 48 inches 122 cm and taller than T200 T380 90 inches 229 cm T680 93 inches 236 cm Stairwells must be wider than 48 inches 122 cm and taller than T200 T380 90 inches 229 cm T680 93 inches 236 cm Stairway and hallway corners should be wider than 67 inches 170 cm Elevators and elevator doors should be wider than 48 inches 122 cm and taller than T200 T380 90 inches 229 cm T680 93 inches 236 cm Elevators should be able to transport at least T200 T380 500 pounds 227 kg T680 1000 pounds 454 kg Note It may be nec
31. gy Cartridge Barcodes on page 52 Note When using barcode labels with alphanumeric characters along the bottom edge the label must be positioned so that barcode is at least 13 72 mm below the top edge of the cartridge to ensure that the barcode reader can read the label 49 March 2015 Site Preperation Guide Spectra T200 T380 and T680 Library Chapter 4 Library Specifications Tape Drive and Media Specifications Barcode Data The library supports barcode data strings consisting of from 1 to 16 characters including an optional checksum character Quiet zones precede and follow the start and stop characters The barcode data string on standard Spectra Logic barcode labels consists of a start character eight alphanumeric characters a checksum character and the stop character Quiet zones precede and follow the start and stop characters The first six 6 characters following the start character can be any combination of upper case A Z or 0 9 for example ABC123 to identify the cartridge Volume Serial Number The use of CLN and DG space at the beginning of the volume identifier is reserved The volume identifier CLNvnn is reserved for cleaning cartridges When a drive requires cleaning it requests a specific type of cleaning cartridge The v field is an alphanumeric field to identify cleaning cartridge applications U for Universal Cleaning Cartridges or a drive unique identifier
32. gy WORM media In a Assuming a 2 5 1 compression ratio The compressed capacity depends on the type of data WORM Media Certain records retention and data security applications require a Write Once Read Many WORM method for storing data on tape LTO 3 and later generation drives and TS11x0 technology drives enable WORM support when a WORM tape cartridge is loaded into the drive 48 March 2015 Site Preperation Guide Spectra T200 T380 and T680 Library Chapter 4 Library Specifications Tape Drive and Media Specifications WORM Media Requirements Because standard read write media are incompatible with the WORM feature a specially formatted WORM tape cartridge is required Each WORM cartridge has a unique worldwide cartridge identifier WWCID which comprises the unique CM chip serial number and the unique tape media serial number Data Security on WORM Media Certain built in security measures help ensure that the data written on a WORM cartridge does not become compromised for example The format of a WORM tape cartridge is unlike that of standard read write media This unique format prevents a drive that lacks WORM capable firmware from writing on a WORM tape cartridge When the drive senses a WORM cartridge the firmware prohibits the changing or altering of user data already written on the tape The firmware keeps track of the last appendable point on the tape Cleaning Cartridges Cleaning cartridges are vali
33. he library as described in the following table Each input must be protected by a circuit breaker rated for 15 amps 34 March 2015 Site Preperation Guide Spectra T200 T380 and T680 Library Chapter 4 Library Specifications Library Specifications Ay Caution A Warning For redundant AC power configurations connect each input to a separate branch circuit which allows for failover in the event of a power failure in one of the circuits The two AC inputs must be on the same phase and the voltages must be the same within a few volts If these requirements are not satisfied there may be problems switching between the two AC power sources The library is designed to be used on single phase power only If the power sources for the dual AC inputs are not on the same phase damage to the library could result Note The T200 library supports a maximum of eight drives both the T380 library and the T680 library support a maximum of twelve drives each Number and Type of Current Rating Drives Electrical Rating Maximum 1 12 tape drives 100 130 VAC 50 60 Hz 12 amps per cord 200 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 8 amps per cord a Each branch circuit must be protected by a 15 amp circuit breaker b If the male connector does not have a twist lock an additional grounding wire from the chassis to earth ground is required c Requires a 220 240 VAC AC power cord with a twist lock male connecto
34. hness maximum is 0 038 mm Variation between all bars white and black must be less than 0 0381 mm March 2015 Site Preperation Guide Spectra T200 T380 and T680 Library Chapter 4 Library Specifications Tape Drive and Media Specifications A Important LTO Physical Label Specifications Label stock must fit within the label recess on the face of the cartridge without curling up on the sides or ends 79 mm X 17 mm 0 0 8 Minimum length sufficient for the quiet zones start stop and data characters nominal 74 088 mm Minimum width no less than 1 5 mm narrower than the cartridge label recess width Corners are cut with a 1 5 mm radius Maximum label thickness including the RFID tag if present together with any associated layers and adhesives cannot exceed 0 40 mm The label and adhesive must have an environmental performance to match or exceed the environmental specifications of the cartridge to which it is applied Detailed Specifications for TS11x0 Technology Cartridge Barcodes Figure 6 shows the dimensional specifications for TS11x0 technology labels with the alphanumeric characters above the barcode The barcode label must only have one barcode on it If multiple barcodes are present the library s barcode scanner cannot determine which one to process when scanning the cartridge 5 0 x 2 Minimum Quiet Zon Start Alphanumeric Character Characters Stop gt
35. ibrary on carpeting Carpeting increases the risk of static discharge when operating the library Library Weight The flooring must be capable of supporting the full weight of the installed library when it is fully loaded with media The following table shows the maximum weight of the installed library when fully loaded with media power supply modules interface modules and the maximum number of tape drives Library Weight T200 428 pounds 194 kg T380 627 pounds 284 kg T680 1211 pounds 549 kg a This weight does not include the weight of the rack mounting hardware b Including the weight of the integrated rack 18 Chapter 2 Site Requirements Cabling Requirements The actual weight varies depending on the number of drives interface modules power supplies and TeraPack magazines as well as cartridges installed in the library See Chapter 4 Library Specifications beginning on page 30 for detailed information about the library weight and dimensions Power Requirements The library includes dual AC power inputs The standard configuration uses only one of these inputs The 2N redundant power supply option which must be purchased separately uses both inputs When using the redundant power configuration connect each input to a separate branch circuit which allows for failover in the event of a power failure in one of the circuits The failover feature requires the 2N power redundancy opti
36. imum power consumption and heat load values which can be used to build a power budget for the library 33 March 2015 Site Preperation Guide Spectra T200 T380 and T680 Library Chapter 4 Library Specifications Library Specifications All values are measured at the AC input and include power supply efficiency The values are averages of observed hardware In general the lighter the load on the power supplies the less efficient they are The power supply efficiency in turn affects the power draw of all components Component Power Consumption Heat Load Continuous watts BTU hour Base library 115 392 Power supply 33 113 RIM 12 41 G3 QIP 17 58 LTO 3 SCSI drive Read write 29 watts Idle 15 P Read write 99 LTO 4 Fibre Channel Read write 36 Read write 123 Idle 17 5 LTO 4 SCSI Read write 31 Read write 106 Idle 16 LTO 5 Fibre Channel Read write 37 Read write 126 Idle 19 gt LTO 6 Fibre Channel Read write 28 Read write 95 Idle 8 TS1140 technology Read write 53 Read write 181 Idle 30 TS1150 technology Read write 55 Read write 188 Idle 38 a Base library with one power supply installed no drives or controllers RIM or QIP installed b No cartridge loaded Input Power Requirements The input power requirements for the library depend on the type and number of drives installed in t
37. is recommended so that you can access the library s BlueScale software remotely and download BlueScale updates directly to the library Email access Access to an email gateway is required to use the library s automated monitoring and technical support features BlueScale Vision camera access The camera requires a separate Ethernet connection Using a shielded cable is required in order to comply with EMC requirements Fibre Channel Connections The Fibre Channel interface in the robotic interface module and direct attach tape drives support the Fibre Channel Protocol FCP Connecting RIMs and direct attach Fibre Channel tape drives to the host network requires multimode optical cables with dual LC connectors For detailed information on connectivity for drives and interface controllers see Interface Specifications on page 39 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS The site where the library is operated must meet the environmental requirements described in Environmental Specifications on page 38 to ensure successful operation of the library In addition consider the following Requirement Description Air Flow Air flow through the library is from front to back Make sure that cold and hot airflow in and airflow out aisle hardware is positioned appropriately for the library installation location Air Quality The library contains an air filter that keeps the inside of the library free from particu
38. lages Gef hrliche bewegliche Teile Seien Sie vorsichtig wenn Sie die Library der Vorder oder Seitenw nden Spectra Logic empfiehlt Drehen Sie das Ger t in die Library bevor Sie den Front oder seitlichen Platten Risk of electrical shock To prevent the possibility of electrical shock install cord locks on the AC power cords and a permanent grounding wire between the chassis and earth ground Warnung Gefahr eines elektrischen Schlages Um zu verhindern dass die M glichkeit eines elektrischen Schlages der Installation von Kabel Sperren auf den AC Netzkabel und eine standige Erdung Draht zwischen den Chassis und Masse The T200 library weighs approximately 230 Ib 104 kg the T380 library weighs approximately 305 Ib 138 kg and the T680 weighs approximately 765 Ib 347 kg without controllers drives and media installed Use extreme caution when moving it Warnung Die Library T200 wiegt ca 104 kg die Library T380 wiegt ca 138 kg und die Library T680 wiegt ca 347 kg ohne Controller Laufwerke und Medien installiert werden Verwenden Sie extreme Vorsicht walten lassen wenn sie abwandern The T200 T380 library is very heavy Always use four people two on each side when lifting or moving the library Warnung Die T200 T380 Library ist sehr schwer Benutzen Sie immer vier Personen zwei auf jeder Seite beim Heben oder Fortbewegen der Library The T200 and T380 must be installed in a standard 19 inch 48 cm four post rack to
39. lates that might contaminate its components Regular inspection and replacement of the air filter is necessary to keep the library functioning at optimal levels Spectra Logic recommends that the filter be inspected at least once every three months and replaced as frequently as necessary Spare filters are available from Spectra Logic see Contacting Spectra Logic on page 6 Fire Protection Spectra Logic recommends that the library be installed close to your data center s fire suppression equipment if present March 2015 Site Preperation Guide Spectra T200 T380 and T680 Library CHAPTER 3 Installation Preparation Task Described beginning on Receiving the Library page 22 Unpacking and Moving the Library page 23 Preparation for the Installation page 24 Service Access Requirements page 25 Placement with Existing Equipment page 27 Rack Installation page 27 Chassis Grounding page 28 Updating Servicing or Moving the Library page 28 Before the library arrives make the proper arrangements to ensure the safe handling and movement of the library and components from the delivery site for example a shipping dock or receiving area to the location where the library will be installed In preparation for your installation locate the accessory box included with the library This box contains the activation keys for the library options you purchased and additional informa
40. le shows the height and rack space requirements for the two libraries Library Height Rack Space T200 35 inches 89 cm 20U T380 49 inches 125 cm 28U Notes The library may be too deep for some enclosed racks An enclosed 19 inch four post rack can be purchased from Spectra Logic when you purchase your library The rack has two doors and removable side panels to provide access to the sides of the library Make sure that the rack is assembled and placed near the AC power outlets and network connections 27 March 2015 Site Preperation Guide Spectra T200 T380 and T680 Library Chapter 3 Installation Preparation Updating Servicing or Moving the Library Spectra T680 The T680 ships from the factory in its own rack Allow a minimum of an additional 24 inches 61 cm of clearance at both the front and back of the rack to open the rack doors Chassis Grounding A Warning To ensure proper grounding of the library chassis one of the following conditions must be met Cord locks must be installed on the AC power cords at the library The supply end of each AC power cord and the AC power source outlets must have locking connectors If your site does not have locking connectors on the AC power source outlets you must attach a permanent grounding wire connected from earth ground to one of the AC switch plates on the back of the library Risk of electrical shock To prevent the possi
41. nel drives will attempt to connect at 8 Gb second but will auto negotiate down to 4 Gb second 2 Gb second or 1 Gb second depending on the requirements of the port to which the drive is connected Parameter Specification Maximum sustained transfer rate 160 MB second native 400 MB second compressed Speed matching range 40 MB second to 160 MB second Average space record time 77 seconds Encryption capability AES 256 bit WORM capability Yes MTBF 250 000 hours at 100 duty cycle Uncorrected error rate 1x 107 bits Power consumption Read write 28 watts typical Idle 8 watts a Assuming a 2 5 1 compression ratio Compression throughput depends on the type of data b This is a per drive value Total sustained transfer rate for the library depends on the number of drives installed in the library c A1 5 Gb interface speed will not stream an LTO 6 drive at 160 MB second 42 March 2015 Site Preperation Guide Spectra T200 T380 and T680 Library Chapter 4 Library Specifications Tape Drive and Media Specifications LTO 5 Drive When connecting to a Fibre Channel network LTO 5 Fibre Channel drives will attempt to connect at 8 Gb second but will auto negotiate down to 4 Gb second 2 Gb second or 1 Gb second depending on the requirements of the port to which the drive is connected Parameter Specification Maximum sustained transfer rate gt 140 MB second native 280 MB
42. nfiguration Guide 10 March 2015 Site Preperation Guide Spectra T200 T380 or T680 Library About This Guide Discontinued Components DISCONTINUED COMPONENTS The following components are no longer available for purchase If your library includes these components refer to the documentation that accompanied your library when you received it for information about using these components when you configure partitions QIPs both F QIPs and E QIPs have been replaced by a Fibre Channel Robotics Interface Module RIM and are no longer available for purchase The RIM does not provide drive connectivity If your library includes SCSI drives you can continue to use them as long as you have a QIP or BEM to provide connectivity for the drives SCSI based drives including SDLT SAIT and RXT drives as well as LTO 2 and LTO 3 drives are no longer available for purchase The Bus Expansion Module BEM which is used to provide direct SCSI bus connectivity for SCSI drives in the library is no longer available for purchase TYPOGRAPHICAL CONVENTIONS This document uses the following conventions to highlight important information Note Read notes for additional information or suggestions about the current topic A Important Read text marked by the Important icon for information that will help you complete a procedure or avoid extra steps Cauti Read text marked by the Caution icon for information
43. ng a 2 1 compression ratio Compression throughput depends on the type of data b This is a per drive value c A1 Gb interface speed will not stream an LTO 4 drive at 120 MB second LTO 3 Drives Note LTO 3 drive are no longer available for purchase Parameter Specification Sustained transfer rate P 80 MB second native 160 MB second compressed Average file access time 54 seconds Encryption capability No WORM capability Yes MTBF 250 000 hours at 100 duty cycle Uncorrected error rate 1x 10 bits b Power consumption 28 watts typical a Compression throughput depends on the type of data b This is a per drive value 44 March 2015 Site Preperation Guide Spectra T200 T380 and T680 Library Chapter 4 Library Specifications Tape Drive and Media Specifications LTO 2 Drives Note LTO 2 drives are no longer available for purchase Parameter Specification 35 MB second native 70 MB second compressed Sustained transfer rate P Average file access time 65 seconds Encryption capability No WORM capability No MTBF 250 000 hours at 100 duty cycle Uncorrected error rate 1x 107 bits Power consumption 29 watts typical a Compression throughput depends on the type of data b This is a per drive value TS11x0 Technology Tape Drive Specifications This section provides specifications for the
44. ng and Moving the Library on page 23 for detailed information Doorways stairwells hallways and elevators accommodate the size of the crated library Elevators can handle the weight of the crated library Transportation equipment forklift pallet jack and or stair crawler is available Transportation equipment can handle the weight of the crated library U Space is available in the data center to accommodate the size of the crate and crate ramp as well as the crate of library components with extra space for maneuvering Prepare the Data Center Refer to Site Requirements on page 18 for information related to the following preparations Electrical and peripheral equipment cabling is completed and organized Electrical circuits and outlets meet the library s specifications Fire suppression equipment is in place 54 Chapter 5 Site Preparation Checklist Notes oO oO m Flooring is a hard level surface for example cement or tile not carpeting and capable of supporting the weight of the library Space is available for the library s height width and depth U Space is available for the library s TAP to open U Space is available for service access on the right side and rear of the library Mounting rack for the T200 or T380 is assembled and positioned within easy reach of power and network connections Temperature and humidity are within the library s specificati
45. ng the additional components Allow the following clearances on each side and the top of the library crates for maneuvering while unpacking the library Spectra T200 or T380 Allow 4 feet 1 2 meters on each side and the top of the boxes Spectra T680 Allow 10 to 15 feet 3 meters to 4 6 meters on the ramp side of the pallet to unload the library and 4 feet 1 2 meters on each side and the top to remove the packaging The following requirements are necessary to protect the library and component boxes when moving them from storage to their operating location The T200 library weighs approximately 230 Ib 104 kg the T380 library weighs approximately 305 Ib 138 kg and the T680 weighs approximately 765 Ib 347 kg without controllers drives and media installed Use extreme caution when moving it Warnung Die Library T200 wiegt ca 104 kg die Library T380 wiegt ca 138 kg und die Library T680 wiegt ca 347 kg ohne Controller Laufwerke und Medien installiert werden Verwenden Sie extreme Vorsicht walten lassen wenn sie abwandern The T200 T380 library is very heavy Always use four people two on each side when lifting or moving the library Warnung Die T200 T380 Library ist sehr schwer Benutzen Sie immer vier Personen zwei auf jeder Seite beim Heben oder Fortbewegen der Library The library and components should be kept in their shipping boxes while moving them to the installation location If space for movin
46. nt all consolidated within the same application you use to manage your library Shared Library Services SLS Virtualization The library uses Shared Library Services SLS virtualization technology to partition the library into a maximum of eight virtual libraries With SLS one library can support multiple media types and provide dedicated library services to multiple user groups Soft Power Control The Soft Power option disables the front panel power button and instead enables a soft power button on the General Status screen of the BlueScale user interface Enabling the Soft Power option prevents unauthorized users from powering the library off using the front panel power switch User Interface The BlueScale user interface lets you set configuration options view library and drive information and metrics manage cartridges and monitor library operations You can access the user interface using the library s front panel touch screen a direct connection to the library control module LCM or through a standard web browser connected to the remote library controller RLC XML Command Interface The XML command interface provides a set of commands for use in customer generated programs used for viewing the library s status inventory and configuration information and performing BlueScale package updates and other operations without using the BlueScale user interface Hardware Features Barcode Reader A barcode reader mounted
47. nt to a warm environment it should not be used for at least 24 hours This adjustment period prevents condensation damage If you tilt the library Spectra Logic is not responsible for any damage caused to the library or its components or for any damage caused to your site The library is designed to be used on single phase power only If the power sources for the dual AC inputs are not on the same phase damage to the library could result March 2015 Site Preperation Guide Spectra T200 T380 and T680 Contacting Spectra Logic Contacting Spectra Logic To Obtain General Information Spectra Logic Website www spectralogic com United States Headquarters Spectra Logic Corporation 6285 Lookout Road Boulder CO 80301 USA Phone 1 800 833 1132 or 1 303 449 6400 International 1 303 449 6400 Fax 1 303 939 8844 European Office Spectra Logic Europe Ltd Venture House Arlington Square Downshire Way Bracknell RG12 1WA United Kingdom Phone 44 0 870 112 2150 Fax 44 0 870 112 2175 Spectra Logic Technical Support Technical Support Portal support spectralogic com United States and Canada Phone Toll free US and Canada 1 800 227 4637 International 1 303 449 0160 Europe Middle East Africa Phone 44 0 870 112 2185 Deutsch Sprechende Kunden Phone 49 0 6028 9796 507 Email spectralogic stortrec de Mexico Central and South America Asia Australia and New Ze
48. ommerce Department Bureau of Export Administration You agree to comply with the EAR in the export or re export of the Software i to any country to which the U S has embargoed or restricted the export of goods or services which as May 1999 include but are not necessarily limited to Cuba Iran Iraq Libya North Korea Sudan Syria and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia including Serbia but not Montenegro or to any national or any such country wherever located who intends to transit or transport the Software back to such country ii to any person or entity who you know or have reason to know will utilize the Software or portion thereof in the design development or production of nuclear chemical or biological weapons or iii to any person or entity who has been prohibited from participating in U S export transactions by any federal agency of the U S government You warrant and represent that neither the BXA nor any other U S federal agency has suspended revoked or denied your export privileges March 2015 Site Preperation Guide Spectra T200 T380 and T680 Warnings and Cautions Warnings and Cautions A Warning A Warning A Warning A Warning A Warning Risk of electrical shock Hazardous moving parts Use caution when removing the library s front or side panels Spectra Logic recommends turning off the power to the library before removing the front or side panels Warnung Gefahr eines elektrischen Sch
49. on The building branch circuit feeding the library requires a circuit breaker rated at 15 Amps See Power Specifications on page 33 for detailed requirements Note Adequate electrical cabling must be completed before the arrival of the field engineer on site for the library installation CABLING REQUIREMENTS All cabling required for the library must be completed and tested before installation begins Cable Routing The following table summarizes the cable routing guidelines Note Cable routing can be customized as required Library Connection Type Cables can be routed to and from the top and or bottom of Spectra T200 the library through cutouts in the DBA cover on the back of and T380 the library The DBA cover can be removed while connecting the cables to the drives and interface modules Cables can be routed through the top and or bottom of Spectra T680 the library rack Access the back of the library and open the rack door Contact Spectra Logic Professional Services for more information see Contacting Spectra Logic on page 6 19 March 2015 Site Preperation Guide Spectra T200 T380 and T680 Library Chapter 2 Site Requirements Environmental Requirements Ethernet Network Connections Spectra Logic recommends providing the following Ethernet network connectivity for the library Connection Type Description Direct internet access A direct internet connection
50. on the library s transporter reads the barcode labels on TeraPack magazines and cartridges The barcode label information is used by the library to maintain an inventory of the media currently stored inside the library BlueScale Vision Camera The web based BlueScale Vision camera lets you visually monitor the interior of the library 14 March 2015 Site Preperation Guide Spectra T200 T380 and T680 Library Chapter 1 Library Overview Library Components Drives The libraries accommodate high performance high capacity LTO drives mounted in custom drive sleds that provide the connectivity to the library The drives are installed in modular drive bay assemblies each containing up to four drives Drives are hot swappable to provide uninterrupted operation Robotic Interface Module The library can use the optional robotic interface module RIM to provide the bridge between the external interface from the host and the internal interface used by the library The RIM is a dual channel Fibre Channel controller which is used to provide a control path to the transporter through a single Fibre Channel arbitrated loop or fabric The RIM does not provide connectivity for SCSI drives nor does it provide any encryption capability RIMs are hot swappable to provide uninterrupted operation Note When the library does not use a RIM one of the direct attached drives in each partition provides the control path for motion commands from
51. ons Vibration and shock will not exceed the library s specifications Ethernet and Fibre Channel cabling is completed for the library and its drives 55 March 2015 Site Preperation Guide Spectra T200 T380 and T680 Library
52. ontact Spectra Logic for instructions on how to return the Spectra T200 T380 or T680 library for a refund BlueScale CC Spectra SpectraGuard Spectra Logic TeraPack and TranScale are registered trademarks of Spectra Logic Corporation ArchiveGrade BlackPearl IntraCloud nTier Verde and Verde are trademarks of Spectra Logic Corporation All rights reserved worldwide All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners Part Number 91010004 Revision E Revision Hi story Revision Date Description A January 2008 Initial release B March 2008 Added T200 library C November 2008 Added the T680 library D December 2011 Corrected errors Updated formatting and organization E March 2015 Updated trademarks Note To make sure you have the most current version of this guide check the Spectra Logic Technical Support portal at support spectralogic com documentation user guides TEE 2 March 2015 Site Preperation Guide Spectra T200 T380 and T680 License You have acquired a Spectra product that includes software owned or licensed by Spectra Logic from one or more software licensors Software Suppliers Such software products as well as associated media printed materials and online or electronic documentation SOFTWARE are protected by copyright laws and international copyright treaties as well as other intellectual property laws and treaties If you do not agree to this end
53. ork space on both the right and left sides of the library provides the best service access Spectra T200 and T380 Figure 3 shows the recommended access clearance for these libraries An additional clearance of at least 70 inches 178 cm in front is required when installing or removing the library from the rack A 36 inches 91 cm 17 5 inches 44 5 cm Overall depth 36 inches 9 5 feat 41 inches 91 cm 3 0 m 105 cm 36 inches 91 cm i Figure 3 Atop view of recommended service access dimensions for the T200 and T380 libraries 25 March 2015 Site Preperation Guide Spectra T200 T380 and T680 Library Chapter 3 Installation Preparation Service Access Requirements Spectra T680 Figure 4 shows the recommended access clearance for the T680 Library 10 feet 3 m Overall depth 48 inches 122 cm lt 24 inches 61 cm A 12 inches 30 cm y A 24 inches cm 36 inches 91 cm 24 inches 61 cm 12 inches 30 cm Figure 4 A top view of recommended service access dimensions for the T680 library March 2015 Site Preperation Guide Spectra T200 T380 and T680 Library 26 Chapter 3 Installation Preparation Service Access Requirements Placement with Existing Equipment It may be necessary to install the library next to previously installed equipment in your data center Servicing the library
54. owing features BlueScale Software Features The BlueScale software provides control over every aspect of the library s operation Auto Configuration Save The Auto Configuration Save feature automatically generates a weekly backup file and stores the file on the memory card in the LCM The backup file contains the library configuration and the MLM and DLM databases as well as the encryption configuration and keys Auto Drive Clean Auto Drive Clean lets you configure a dedicated partition to be used for cleaning cartridges The cleaning partition can be shared by multiple data partitions using the same drive technology and is used by the library to automatically clean drives whenever necessary Controller Failover In libraries using robotic interface modules Controller Failover configures two identical controllers in the library as a failover pair The primary controller provides the robotic control path in the partition while the secondary is designated as the spare In the event that the secondary controller detects a problem with the primary controller it automatically takes over all robotics control operations to provide uninterrupted operation Encryption and Key Management BlueScale Encryption key management is tightly integrated into the BlueScale environment Encryption can be performed either through encryption capable LTO 4 and LTO 5 drives or an encryption enabled Fibre Channel QIP if installed Encryption key management is
55. p T380 Rackmount Kit Installation Guide provides information about installing the T200 or T380 library in a standard 19 inch four post rack The Spectra BlueScale Vision Camera User Guide provides detailed information about installing and using the white BlueScale Vision Camera and software The Vivotek FD8361 Fixed Dome Network Camera User s Manual provides detailed information about installing and using the black BlueScale Vision Camera and software The Spectra Encryption User Guide provides detailed information about using BlueScale Encryption Standard and Professional Edition and the Spectra TKLM Encryption key management system It also provides useful information about encryption best practices and recycling encrypted media The Spectra Tape Libraries SCSI Developer s Guide provides detailed information about the SCSI and Fibre Channel commands used in the library The Spectra Tape Libraries XML Command Reference provides detailed information about using the XML interface with the T200 T380 and T680 libraries The Spectra Tape Libraries Warnings document provides all of the warnings found in Spectra tape libraries documentation in English and 27 other languages The following document is available after logging into your Support portal account at https support spectralogic com March 2015 Site Preperation Guide Spectra T200 T380 or T680 Library About This Guide Related Publications The Sp
56. prevent tipping The rack must be located on a level hard surfaced floor such as cement or tile A two post rack will not support the weight of the library Warnung Die T200 und T380 sind in einem Standard 48 cm Vier Pfosten Rack zu verhindern Kippen installiert werden Ein Zwei Pfosten Rack wird nicht mit dem Gewicht der Library March 2015 Site Preperation Guide Spectra T200 T380 and T680 Warnings and Cautions gt P PP PP gt Caution Caution Caution Caution Caution Caution Caution If the library is loaded with media packs RXT media packs or media in TeraPacks Spectra recommends that the library not be moved If you must move the library contact Spectra Logic Technical Support for recommendations before proceeding Use only the media approved by Spectra Logic for use in the drives installed in your library Improper media will result in damage to the drives library and media The library and components should be kept in their shipping boxes while moving them to the installation location If space for moving the boxes is not available contact Spectra Logic Professional Services for guidance Be cautious when moving the library and component shipping boxes Use a pallet jack to move the boxes on a level surface Use a stair crawler or other special equipment that can handle the weight of the boxes to traverse stairways When the library is moved from a cold environme
57. provided through the library s BlueScale software EnergyAudit Reports BlueScale EnergyAudit lets you display and record actual power consumption giving you greater control of your data center and budget Global Spare The Global Spare feature provides a way to remotely replace a failed drive in the library You simply configure an installed drive as a designated spare for other drives in the library This drive can then be substituted for a failed drive in any partition that is configured to use the Global Spare drive 13 March 2015 Site Preperation Guide Spectra T200 T380 and T680 Library Chapter 1 Library Overview Library Features Hardware Health Monitoring BlueScale Hardware Health Monitoring HHM tracks maintenance thresholds for key library components and notifies you when maintenance tasks are required to keep your library in optimum operating condition With a Preventive Maintenance contract with Spectra Logic these automated notices can be sent to Spectra Logic Technical Support so you can work with them to proactively schedule maintenance service at a convenient time Media Lifecycle Management BlueScale Media Lifecycle Management MLM helps you manage your tape media by giving you tools to proactively detect potential media errors well before they happen When used in combination with Spectra Logic Certified Media MLM lets you manage track and report all facets of tape usage from creation to retireme
58. r See Power Cord Specifications for detailed information about power cord requirements Power Cord Specifications The power cords included with the library are considered part of the library and are not intended for use with any other equipment See Supply End Connector Types on page 37 for the different types of cords available from Spectra Logic Risk of electrical shock If you operate the library without locks on both ends of the AC power cords a permanent grounding wire must be installed between the power supply bay and Earth ground Notes Install the included cord locks to prevent the power cords from being inadvertently disconnected from the AC input connectors If the male connector does not have a twist lock an additional grounding wire from the chassis to earth ground is required For instructions on installing cord locks and the grounding wire see the Spectra T200 T380 and T680 Library User Guide The supply end connector is considered the disconnect for the unit Make sure that the socket outlet for the AC connections is in an accessible location near the library To use the library outside of North America the power cord must meet the specifications for that country as described in the following sections If the male connector does not have a twist lock an additional grounding wire from the chassis to earth ground is required March 2015 35 Site Preperation Guide Spectra T200 T380 and T680 Libra
59. ry Chapter 4 Library Specifications Library Specifications 100 130 VAC Power Cord for Use in North America The criteria for a 100 volt to 130 volt AC power cord in North America are as follows Parameter Specification Power cordage Three conductor 14 AWG Power input connectors Male NEMA 5 15P Female IEC 60320 C19 North America and Korea 200 240 VAC Power Cord The criteria for a 200 volt to 240 volt AC power cord in North America and Korea are as follows Parameter Specification Power cordage SJT type three conductor 14 AWG minimum Power input connectors Male Connector must be of the proper type rating and safety approval see Supply End Connector Types on page 37 Female IEC 60320 C13 International 200 240 VAC Power Cord The criteria for an international 200 volt to 240 volt AC power cord are as follows Parameter Specification Power cordage Flexible HAR harmonized type HO5VV F three conductor cord with minimum conductor size of 1 7 square millimeters 0 0026350 square inches Power input connectors Male Connector must be of the proper type rating and safety approval for the intended country see Supply End Connector Types on page 37 Female IEC 60320 C13 36 March 2015 Site Preperation Guide Spectra T200 T380 and T680 Library Chapter 4 Library Specifications Library
60. ry Do not remove the doors from the back of the library or any library components except the TeraPack magazines Moving the library without assistance from a Spectra Certified Field Engineer will void your service contract Contact Spectra Logic Technical Support for assistance if you need to relocate your library see Contacting Spectra Logic on page 6 29 March 2015 Site Preperation Guide Spectra T200 T380 and T680 Library CHAPTER 4 Library Specifications This chapter provides the specifications for the library that you will need when preparing for installation The specifications in this chapter are subject to change without notice Topic Described beginning on Library Specifications page 30 Data Storage Capacity page 31 Size and Weight page 32 Service Access Requirements page 32 Shipping and Storage Size and Weight page 33 Power Specifications page 33 Environmental Specifications page 38 Shock and Vibration Specifications page 39 Interoperability and Software Compatibility page 39 Interface Specifications page 39 Component Interface Connectors page 40 Network Interface Cable Requirements page 40 Universal Serial Bus USB Support page 41 NDMP Support page 41 Tape Drive and Media Specifications page 41 LTO Tape Drive Specifications page 42 TS11x0 Technology Tape Drive Specifications page 45 Encryption Highlights page 46 Tape Media Speci
61. tion of nuclear facilities aircraft navigation or communications systems air traffic control direct life support machines or weapons systems in which the failure of Java technology could lead directly to death personal injury or severe physical or environmental damage No Liability for Certain Damages Except as prohibited by law Software suppliers shall have no liability for any indirect special consequential or incidental damages arising from or in connection with the use or performance of the Software This limitation shall apply even if any remedy fails of its essential purpose In no event shall Software suppliers individually be liable for any amount in excess of U S two hundred fifty dollars U S 250 00 Limitations on Reverse Engineering Decompilation and Disassembly You may not reverse engineer decompile or disassemble the Software except and only to the extent that such activity is expressly permitted by applicable law notwithstanding this limitation Software Transfer Allowed with Restrictions You may permanently transfer rights under this EULA only as part of a permanent sale or transfer of the Spectra product and only if the recipient agrees to this EULA If the Software is an upgrade any transfer must also include all prior versions of the Software Export Restrictions Export of the Software from the United States is regulated by the Export Administration Regulations EAR 15 CFR 730 744 of the U S C
62. tion that you should read before the library is installed Make sure that you do not lose any of the activation keys The following sections outline the requirements for storing and moving the library and its components Make sure that you review these requirements carefully This information is provided to ensure that the site of the installation meets the necessary requirements before the Spectra Logic field representative arrives You can print out the Site Preparation Checklist checklist on page 54 and check off each item as you complete it 21 Chapter 3 Installation Preparation Receiving the Library RECEIVING THE LIBRARY The library is shipped in multiple boxes one for the library chassis and others for the library components such as drives RIMs if purchased power supplies TeraPack magazines and media The boxes are shipped on pallets Before the library arrives make sure that your storage area can accommodate the pallet and boxes used to ship the library and its components The following table provides the approximate dimensions and weights of the pallet and boxes Parameter Specification Library box Height T200 and T380 65 in 165 cm T680 93 in 236 cm Width T200 and T380 48 in 122 cm T680 41 in 104 cm Depth T200 and T380 46 in 117 cm T680 57 in 145 cm Weight Library base chassis P T200 230 Ib 104 kg T380 305 Ib 138 kg T680 765 Ib 347 kg
63. tude Sea level to 40 000 feet 12 192 meters a The library is in its original packaging The packaging is designed to protect the library from condensation caused by extreme temperature variations of 27 F 15 C or more When the library is moved from a cold storage environment to a warm operating environment it must be acclimated in its packaging for at least 24 hours before opening to prevent serious condensation damage from occurring March 2015 Site Preperation Guide Spectra T200 T380 and T680 Library Chapter 4 Library Specifications Interoperability and Software Compatibility Shock and Vibration Specifications The library will operate normally after experiencing shock loads as specified in the following table The operating shock levels indicate how much shock the library can withstand while the enclosed drives are reading and writing data The non operating and storage shock levels indicate how much shock the library can withstand when it is not operating After experiencing this amount of shock the library will operate normally Specification Operating Storing and Shipping Non Operating Environment 2 Shock 2 g pk sine wave for 10 msec 2 g pk sine wave for 10 msec 3 axes 2 shocks per axis minimum 3 axes 2 shocks per axis minimum Vibration 5 Hz 500 Hz 5 Hz 5 Hz 500 Hz 5 Hz Swept Sine 5 22 Hz 0 01 inch DA displacement 5 31 Hz 0 02 inch DA displacement 22 500
64. ual LC connectors Depending on the wavelength the cables must comply with the following specifications in the Fibre Channel standard FC PI 2 50 micron 400 M5 SN I classification 62 5 micron 400 M6 SN I classification not supported for LTO 6 or TS11x0 technology drives Ethernet The Ethernet port on the LCM provides the connection to an Ethernet network for accessing the library using a standard web browser on a remote computer The Spectra PC has a 10 100BaseT connection The Spectra LS has a 10 100 1000BaseT connection A separate Ethernet port provides connectivity for the BlueScale Vision camera Each Ethernet port is a pin through hole RJ 45 shielded connector To comply with EMC requirements use shielded Category 5 or 5e data grade cables for all Ethernet connections 40 March 2015 Site Preperation Guide Spectra T200 T380 and T680 Library Chapter 4 Library Specifications Tape Drive and Media Specifications Universal Serial Bus USB Support Spectra Logic supports using the USB ports on the library operator panel and the LCM for the following Keyboards Pointer devices for example a computer mouse External Drives HD CD DVD and Flash with a USB interface Spectra Logic does not support using the USB ports for the following Cameras Multimedia devices for example MP3 players A Important The library only recognizes FAT formatted not NTFS formatt
65. umeric characters 61010101010 jool 7 Em m 11 1 mm minimum i 74 088 mm nominal Barcode stop character Quiet Zone 4 32 mm minimum 79 mm 0 8 Figure 5 barcode specifications for half inch media alphanumeric characters on top Note When using barcode labels with alphanumeric characters along the bottom edge the label must be positioned so that barcode is at least 13 72 mm below the top edge of the cartridge to ensure that the barcode reader can read the label LTO Barcode Element Specifications For the official IBM barcode label specification see http www 01 ibm com support docview wss uid ssg1S7000429 Unless otherwise specified tolerances are X XXX 0 127 mm X XXX 0 762 mm Minimum symbol height is 11 1 mm measured to the inside of the label s edge The wide to narrow ratio is 2 75 The narrow element width is 0 432 mm 0 03 mm or 0 076 mm The nominal width of the wide spaces and bars is 1 188 mm The inter character gap is 0 432 mm 0 03 0 076 mm The minimum quiet zone at the beginning and end of a printed barcode string is 4 32 mm 10 times the narrow element width The total nominal barcode string length including quiet zones is 74 088 mm The edge of the barcode is the edge of the printed area associated with the bar The edge roughness is the transition encountered as a horizontal line is moved vertically from all black to all white The edge roug
66. wer consumption Read write 51 watts maximum Idle 24 watts a Assuming a 2 5 1 compression ratio Compression throughput depends on the type of data b This is a per drive value Encryption Highlights Key AES 256 data encryption with a secret 256 bit encryption key is used to encrypt and decrypt data The key is not retrievable from the encryption core and is automatically erased during the unload process software is required to extract the key keep it secure and provide management tools to track store use and delete keys as appropriate Notes The encryption performed by encryption enabled LTO 4 or later generation drives is not compatible with the encryption performed by an encryption enabled F QIP Spectra TKLM key management is not compatible with BlueScale Encryption key management because they cannot share encryption keys Data encrypted using Spectra TKLM key management cannot be decrypted using BlueScale Encryption key management and vice versa For more information about encryption see the Spectra Encryption User Guide Tape Media Specifications This section provides specifications for the tape media supported by the library See the Spectra T200 T380 and T680 Library User Guide for information about ordering media for your library 46 March 2015 Site Preperation Guide Spectra T200 T380 and T680 Library Chapter 4 Library Specifications Tape Drive and Media Specifications
67. y option shown Note During normal operation the following additional components are present on the rear panel For the T200 and T380 a DBA cover is installed over the drives Doors on the T680 rack enclose the back of the library Cord locks are installed to prevent the AC power cords from being disconnected A permanent grounding wire is connected to the chassis Any bays that do not contain components have covers installed to maintain proper air circulation through the library 17 March 2015 Site Preperation Guide Spectra T200 T380 and T680 Library CHAPTER 2 Site Requirements This chapter describes the site requirements for the library Make sure that the location where the library will be used meets these requirements before the field engineer arrives to install the library Task Described beginning on Physical Requirements this page Cabling Requirements page 19 Environmental Requirements page 20 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Flooring The following physical requirements apply to the location where the library will be operated Meeting these requirements sets the necessary parameters for successfully operating the library as well as ensuring adequate clearances for accessing the library components Flooring Material The floor where the library is to be installed must be level and must be a hard surface such as cement or tile do not install the l
68. you must know to avoid auton damaging the library the tape drives or losing data Read text marked by the Warning icon for information you must know to avoid A Warning h y g y personal injury Warnung Lesen Sie markierten Text durch die Warnung Symbol f r die Informationen die Sie kennen m ssen um Personensch den zu vermeiden March 2015 Site Preperation Guide Spectra T200 T380 or T680 Library CHAPTER 1 Library Overview The Spectra T200 T380 and T680 libraries are highly scalable modular libraries that provide unattended data storage archiving backup and retrieval for environments ranging from mid sized PC workgroups to multi server networks The unique TranScale modular design makes it possible to increase the storage capacity or number of drives in the library to meet an organization s evolving storage and performance needs This chapter provides an overview of the library features and components With the exception of the maximum number of drives the total storage capacity and the number of interface modules that each supports the T200 T380 and T680 libraries are functionally and operationally identical The differences between the libraries are noted where appropriate 12 Chapter 1 Library Overview Library Features LIBRARY FEATURES The Spectra T200 T380 and T680 libraries all use the same components and BlueScale user interface The libraries include the foll

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