Quantum AML/J User's Guide
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1. Figure 5 1 Room Layout Scale 1 4 1 5 6 Survey Data 600338 B Site CF Note This information must be conveyed to the customer to enable site preparation before installation F Note This information must be conveyed to the customer to enable site preparation before installation Preparation The following customer supplied circuits are necessary for the proper installation and operation of the AML library Power Circuits Refer to Electrical Specifications on page 3 4 120 VAC single phase 15A circuit terminated in a NEMA L5 15R receptacle Telephone Connection Refer to Modem on page 4 10 Standard B1 analog telephone line terminating in an RJ 11 connector Each AMU requires a separate line for the diagnostic modem 10 Oct 1996 Site Preparation 5 7 Customer Building Layout Sketch the building layout that indicates the route from the loading dock to equipment final destination Indicate obstructions Figure 5 2 Building Scale Grid 1 4 No Scale 5 8 Survey Data 600338 B Access Conditions Access to AML J library room elevator stairs door widths etc2. 1 4 Associated Documents Assistance Introduction 600337 600303 600304 600300 600302 600307 600308 01 600308 02 600309 600255 01 600333 600336 AML J Maintenance Guide AML J Operator Guide AML Installation Guide AML Hardware Configuration Information Product Order Information AMASS Documentation Set VolServ Documentation Set for SGI VolServ Documentation Set for SUN FileServ Documentation Set for SGI FileServ Documentation Set for Convex HCC MVS Documentation Set DataMgr Documentation Set If questions cannot be solved with the aid of this document or the immediate salesperson contact the EMASS Technical Assistance Center ETAC e United States e Germany 1 800 827 3822 1 800 TAP ETAC 0 130 817 021 e United Kingdom 0 800 893 179 600338 B System Description OVEIVIEW a ae NE RE EEE Tee 2 3 System Operational Flow sisse ne 2 3 Hardware Components 222esseeeeeeeeeeeeenenneennne nennen nen 2 4 AMU s nm shan cee Sete Gee AG eat ada tor Nee E aab Nee AES 2 4 Hardware Component 0 eee een 2 5 Software Component dd M sos as be eet 2 5 Handling Unit ss sab cee E at a nie 2 6 Robots 22 KT NENGA TITEN ee A A AN Sg bos 2 7 Storage Segment redo a eb PE I uu T ale 2 8 Einear Racks u enr a ee eh A del eoe eere 2 8 Diive Control Cabinet 2 22 2222 lan DEI REIN 2 9 Irisert BjectU nit ae ase ee ee namen nen Ses 2 10 Expansion Urt
3. Figure 2 8 Expansion Unit Drive Unit The Drive Expansion Unit was designed to increase the CP Note number of available tape drives in the AML For each additional Drive Expansion Unit a corresponding media Expansion Unit is required 2 12 System Description 600338 B Software Components EMASS software organizes and manages the AML J This software makes automated data manipulation possible without interfering with the performance of host system EMASS software automatically receives messages coordinates tasks manages and updates the library database and provides recovery from media errors EMASS software can be tailored for many different library configurations In addition it can be reconfigured to accommodate an expanding library MVS Support Unlimited MVS system images support is provided by Host Control Component HCC MVS software This software integrates transparently with MVS 5 370 5 390 and Sysplex environments Host Control Component HCC software Media functions are routed from the host computer to the AMU AMS software Media functions supported by HCC software include the following e Mount Keep operations e Volume insertion ejection e Administration of media transport cleaning e Media label initialization and verification e Automatic reply to outstanding Write to Operator with Reply WTOR e Scratch media management Communications functions between the
4. DataMgr is an integrated layered file migration application that requires and operates with AMASS software DataMgr provides the following features 600338 B e Fully distributed architecture File migration from expensive magnetic disk space to inexpensive storage media Transparent access to the migrated files e Convenient access to migrated data during reloads e Flexible migration policies determine the criteria for file relocation e File replication across distributed servers e Multi tier migration Additional detailed information is provided in the part number 600336 DataMgr Documentation Set manuals FileServ software FileServ software balances on line media with stored library media fro quick access to data The FileServ software provides the following features The data on the media is accessed via standard UNIX operations using filesystem s as tracking points e Tracks multiple users of the same file to prevent multiple mount actions File migration from expensive magnetic disk space to inexpensive storage media Transparent access to the migrated files e Flexible migration policies determine the criteria for file relocation e Media error are retained as a means to identify suspect defective media Files are accessible across the centralized or distributed environments through e Ethernet e FDDI e HYPERchannel e UltraNet Requirements to support FileServ software
5. d en e eT ee Be 2 12 Drive UN al ee ate Ee s b elo RE Lir Pla 2 12 Software Components usa an aan ae ran ee ad 2 13 MVS Support ee ea dere vetera vp HUP PEE 2 13 Host Control Component HCC software eee 2 13 UNIK Supports eite ce etas HER 2 14 AMASS SO Water dato nr E EL S La Raa d RR 2 14 DataMgr software esses een 2 14 FileServ software 0 0 000 e en 2 15 VolSetvsoftwat ais ka E pH PERIODE ROO Nd 2 16 DAS SOWA TE r A E E AEE A a NEE E MU eu 2 16 Archive Management Software Support 0 0 000000 2 17 2 2 System Description 600338 B Overview The EMASS Automated Media Library AML is a fully automated robotic media library that offers an enterprise solution to data management and backup An example of an AML configuration is shown in Figure 2 1 Drive Control Cabinet Media Shelves Insert Eject Insert Eject fase Hct aya pu P 7 Figure 2 1 AML J Example Configuration System Operational Flow Major system operational components include the following e Host e AMU e Programmable Multi Axis Controller PMAC The basic operational philosophy of the AML J is that the host system is always the master During normal processing all commands originate from the host system Overview 2 3 10 Oct 1996 2 4 W
6. Dimensions and Location of Smallest Door or Opening Loading Dock Specifications dock height type of ramps weather protection etc Semitrailer Accessibility Y or N Preferred Required Local Carrier Company Site Preparation 5 9 10 Oct 1996 Where Can Trailer Be Left for Staging Availability of Material Handling Equipment Location for Uncrating Preferred Time of Day for Unloading and Moving Materials Off Hours Weekends Accessibility for Installation Team 5 10 Survey Data 600338 B Procedure for Obtaining Building Passes Procedure for Scheduling the Elevator Loading Dock etc Waste Disposal Considerations Bargaining Unit Considerations Other Considerations Site Preparation 5 11 10 Oct 1996 Additional Comments Record any additional information from other pages For reference purposes note the page number with the information Add and number additional sheets as necessary 5 12 Survey Data 600338 B
7. Expansion 78 inches 29 1 ginches 31 1 4 inches 690 Ibs 110 Ibs sq ft Module Drive Expansion 78inches 29 ginches 29 1 4 inches 850 144 Ibs sq ft Cabinet a Includes the weight of the heaviest available drive b Cabinet width includes 8 inch left side non movable panel and 47 ginch right side movable panel as viewed from the front c See Footnote a 10 Oct 1996 Overview 3 3 Electrical Specifications Table 3 2 lists the key electrical information for the components of the AML library Table 3 2 AML J Component Electrical Specifications Device Voltage kVA AMP BTU Receptacle Single Phase Control Cabinet 120 VAC 0 7 6 2135 L5 15R Model J Base Not Applicable Module Model J Expansion Not Applicable Module Drive Expansion 120 VAC Tape Drive Dependent L5 15R Cabinet Table 3 3 lists the key electrical specifications of the EMASS drive components for the AML J Table 3 3 AML J Drive Component Electrical Specification Device E n AMP BTU EMASS 8490 120 VAC 5 225 EMASS 8590 120 VAC 3 1024 EMASS DLT4002 120 VAC 2 340 EMASS DTF1242 120 VAC 3 598 EMASS ER90 120 VAC 2 1706 System Specification 600338 B Performance Specifications Table 3 4 lists the key performance information for the AML library Table 3 4 AML J Performance Specifications Avg A
8. Figure 4 2 Figure 4 3 Figure 5 1 Figure 5 2 AML J Example Configuration 22eeceeeeeeeeen 2 3 Handling Unit Las aaa an es meh a ee 2 6 Robot with Storage Bins eaaa 2 7 Linearracks suben eu Ex mae a ras 2 8 Drive Control Cabinet 2 2 cc cos cece ee eee 2 9 Insert Eject Unit sie eho c eet e e Eee I ete us 2 10 Insert Eject Unit IE F D 2 22222222 cnnnneeennnnn 2 11 Expansion Unit mesi sense nee 2 12 Customer AML J Configuration Layout 4 12 Example AML J ConfigurationConfiguration 4 13 Cutout Examples o een an 4 13 Room Layout cierran Conn irreales a e AA 5 6 Building Scale iul Rt REESE ED med 5 8 viii Figures 600338 B Table 3 1 Table 3 2 Table 3 3 Table 3 4 Table 3 5 Table 3 6 Table 3 7 AML J Component Physical Dimensions 3 3 AML J Component Electrical Specifications 3 4 AML J Drive Component Electrical Specification 3 4 AML J Performance Specifications a 3 5 AML J Environmental Specifications 3 5 AML J Regulatory Specifications eee 3 5 AML J Media Segment Quantity 0 000 3 6 x Tables 600338 B OVERVIEW A A a on dia 1 3 Intended Audience ic A eura RE aan 1 3 Organization cc ei SA A a E 1 3 Ass
9. MASS B Integrated Storage Solutions A Raytheon E Systems Company Copyright 1996 EMASS Inc All rights reserved No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying and recording or by any information storage or retrieval system except as may be expressly permitted by the 17 U S C 8101 et seq or in writing by EMASS Inc This document contains subject matter in which EMASS Inc has proprietary rights Use duplication or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in the definition of limited rights in a 15 of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause in DFARS 52 227 703 and or similar or successor clauses in the FAR DoD or NASA FAR Supplement Contractor is EMASS Inc 10949 East Peakview Avenue Englewood Colorado 80111 Although the material contained herein has been carefully reviewed EMASS Inc does not warrant it to be free of errors or omissions EMASS Inc reserves the right to make corrections updates revisions or changes to the information contained herein EMASS is a registered trademark of EMASS Inc AML is a trademark of EMASS Inc Other trademarks are property of their respective owners Document number 600338 B Published 10 Oct 1996 EMASS 10949 EAST PEAKVIEW AVENUE ENGLEWOOD COLORADO 1 800 TAP ETAC Introduction Overview A Er A but 1 3 In
10. PO OL Optical Disk Reflection DTF small Cartridge Storage segment above 1 of 6 drive shelves Storage segment above 2 of 6 drive shelves Storage segment above 3 of 6 drive shelves Storage segment above 4 of 6 drive shelves Storage segment above 5 of 6 drive shelves Storage segment above 1 of 4 drive shelves Storage segment above 2 of 4 drive shelves Storage segment above 3 of 4 drive shelves Storage segment for a full height Storage segment next to 1 IE F E Storage segment above IE F E l Storage segment IE F E m Storage segment IE F D ror om AO oD uoywotfisads Ayyuond vipa FE Flooring Requirements In addition to being dust free physically chemically and acoustically appropriate the flooring must meet the insulation resistance specifications The insulation resistance between the floor surface and earth ground must be 1 x 10 to 1 x 105 ohms to prevent system failure or electrical shock Sufficient resistance is achieved by using antistatic nonconducting floor tile with a resistance of 1x 10 to 1x 10 ohms Provide an appropriate connection to the metal portion of the ground plate as necessary to ensure the insulation resistance Barcode Requirements Barcode scanning of individual media labels is accurate if the labels meets the ANSI MH10 8M 1983 standard and other additional requirements The requirements are e ANSI MH10 8M 1983 Standard Number of digits 6 Background reflection at l
11. Quantity Iype Fujitsu 3490E EMASS 8490 IBM 3490 C1A IBM 3490 C2A EMASS 8590 MountainGate 2150 ER90 HiPPI ER90 IPI Exabyte 8mm Exabyte 4mm HP OD EMASS 4002 OTR DTF 1242 non EMASS drive Drive Types Enter the quantity of the desired drive types maximum 4 and if the drive requires a rack mount Supported Yes or No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Rack Mount Yes or No 10 Oct 1996 Drive Types 4 5 Insert Eject Media Boxes 3480 3490E EMASS 8490 EMASS 8590 OD512 OD R D2S VHS DLT 8mm 4mm other Enter the quantity of the requested media type handing boxes I E1 I E2 I E3 I E4 I E5 I E6 Control Cabinet Drive Shelves Drive Oty Shelves Control Cabinet EMASS 8490 Yes No Enter the quantity of the Control Cabinet Drive Shelves Check v if any shelves are for EMASS 8490 max 3 EMASS 8590 max 2 ER90 max 2 DTF 1242 max 2 or DLT 4002 max 3 EMASS ER90 DTF 1242 DLT 4002 8590 Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No 4 6 System Configuration 600338 B Drive Shelves Drive Cabinet 1 Drive Cabinet 2 Drive Cabinet 3 Drive Cabinet 4 Drive Cabinet 5 Drive Cabinet 6 Drive Cabinet Drive Shelves Enter the quantity of Drive Shelves maximum 6 for the desired number of Drive Cabinet Check W if any shelves are for EMA
12. additional information refer to Archive Management Software Support on page 2 17 Hardware Components 2 5 10 Oct 1996 Handling Unit The Handling Unit accomplishes the mechanical access to the physical library storage and the drives via a robot See Figure 2 2 The Handling Unit executes the PMAC commands and returns status messages Figure 2 2 Handling Unit 2 6 System Description 600338 B Robot Media movements are performed by a robot The robot is equipped with a multimedia gripper and a laser barcode scanner see Figure 2 3 Typical movements include moving media into and out of the library storing and retrieving media within the library mounting and dismounting media from drive units and scanning media barcode labels Components of the robot system include e Multimedia gripper e Laser barcode scanner e Robot X Axis platform e Robot Y Axis column Figure 2 3 Robot with Storage Bins Hardware Components 2 7 10 Oct 1996 Storage Segment The AML J product line consists of a family of Linear Racks for storage Two Linear racks are maximum per base or expansion unit Linear Racks See Figure 2 4 Each Linear Rack contains two segments The segments consists of e rows which are media type dependent e the number of positions per row columns also depends on the media type Figure 2 4 Linear racks 2 8 System Descripti
13. are platform dependent Additional detailed information is provided in the part number 600309 FileSero Documentation Set for SGI manuals and the part number 600255 01 FileSero Documentation Set for Convex manuals Software Components 2 15 10 Oct 1996 VolServ software VolServ software handles volume manipulation by class of data and media migration The Volserv software provides the following features e Provides a robotic independent interface to a variety of robotic systems e Determines on line or stored media volume location e Issues manual or robotic commands to retrieve and mount media e Allows multiple clients to share a single media library e User defined classes of media share a media library e Supports multiple media types e Pools drives to allow drives to be shared among clients e User defined migration policy allows media to be migrated between on line and off line storage Once a media volume is mounted the files are accessible across the centralized or distributed environments through e Ethernet e FDDI e HYPERchannel e UltraNet Requirements to support VolServ software are platform dependent Additional detailed information is provided in the part number 600308 01 VolServ Documentation Set for SGI and the part number 600308 02 VolSero Documentation Set for SUN manuals DAS software The distributed AML Server DAS is a software product with both client and serv
14. host and AMU AMS software are provided by the following means e Local or remote VTAM LU2 standard 3270 support e EXCP standard console communication local NON SNA 3x74 control unit e LU6 2 APPC via Token Ring or Ethernet adapter Software Components 2 13 10 Oct 1996 2 14 System Description Minimum software requirements to support EMASS software in the MVS environment include the following e MVS SP1 3 6 for JES2 e MVS SP22 for JES3 e SMP E e Assembler H e Standard MVS utilities UNIX Support Software solutions to accessing a media libraries are implemented through the UNIX virtual file system layer AMASS software AMASS software presents the AML J library as on line direct access mass storage The AMASS software provides the following features e The AML library appears a single device e The AML library utilizes a single mount point e The data on the media appears as a standard UNIX directory with files e Write or read to media utilizes the same approach as magnetic disk e Raw cache partitioning provide high performance Files are accessible across the network through standard communication protocol The protocols include e NFS e TCP IP e RFS e FTP e Telnet e HYPERchannel Requirements to support AMASS software are platform dependent Additional detailed information is provided in the part number 600307 AMASS Documentation Set manuals DataMgr software
15. 0 Oct 1996 Customer System Layout Sketch the customer s system layout or cut and paste from the examples in Figure 4 3 on page 4 13 Figure 4 2 on page 4 13 represents a configuration example Figure 4 1 Customer AML J Configuration Layout Scale 1 4 1 4 12 System Configuration 600338 B This panel moves from the end of the Base Cabinet to the end of the last f Expansion Cabinet Drive Control Cabinet Drive Expansion Cabinet Expansion Cabinet Piy t Eject Inse Uu e Media ShelveMedia Shelveg 7 Figure 4 2 Example AML J ConfigurationConfiguration Drive Control Cabinet Drive Expansion Cabinet Base Expansion Cabinet Base Cabinet Service Area is gray Figure 4 3 Cutout Examples Scale 1 4 1 Customer System Layout 4 13 10 Oct 1996 4 14 System Configuration 600338 B OVERVIEW ee e t de sse ul ER aan ba ENTE TE 5 3 General Information e eee aa ae aaa a eaaa 5 3 Physical Environment sser ag a gag A gang a E ag O A ga Ng AN eh ge Aa A 5 4 Customer Room Layout 5 555 aa ank aa eee ee 5 6 Site Preparation 3 2 eer Vdd eeu De
16. SS 8490 max 6 EMASS 8590 max 4 EMASS ER90 max 4 DTF 1242 max 4 or DLT 4002 max 6 type drives Qty EMASS EMASS ER90 DTF 1242 DLT 4002 8490 8590 Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No 10 Oct 1996 Drive Cabinet Drive Shelves 4 7 4 8 Base Unit Media Type Segments Check W the media type for each segment ic Note There are two segments in each Insert Eject Facilities A Segment 5 is available only if one of two IE F segments is used as a storage segment System Configuration 3480 3490E EMASS 8490 EMASS 8590 OD512 OD R D2S VHS DLT 8mm 4mm other Seg 1 Base Unit Seg 2 Seg 3 Seg4 600338 B Expansion Unit Media Type Segments CF Note There are two segments in each Insert Ej Facilities Segment available ect LA 5 is only if one of two IE F segments is used as a storage segment Seg 1 Check W the media type for each segment Expansion Unit 1 Seg2 Seg3 Seg4 Expansion Unit 2 Seg 1 Seg2 Seg3 Seg4 3480 3490E EMASS 8490 EMASS 8590 OD512 OD R D2S VHS DLT 8mm 4mm other 3480 3490E EMASS 8490 EMASS 8590 OD512 OD R D2S VHS DLT 8
17. anna a x e sees a TE 4 11 FAGSE C ONNECHOM ss heed a A MS A s M ada oa M Chic da ae o I idee 4 11 Communication Software NR REK KAE KG AK E AR hm 4 11 Special Engineering Request ea aee aaa eaaa aee 4 11 Customer System Layout sana nag aa NG BA eee n 4 12 4 2 System Configuration 600338 B Overview This section of the manual solicits the information necessary to configure an AML library Detailed information about drive media and storage support for the AML J is located in the part number 600300 AML Hardware Configuration Information manual Order information for the AML J components is located in the path number 600302 Product Order Information manual Base Level Check W the desired base level configuration Entry Level 2 drive shelves 1 I E unit Base Module Base Model 1 Expansion Unit Base Model 2 Expansion Units Base Model 3 Expansion Units Base Model 4 Expansion Units Base Model 5 Expansion Units Base Model 6 Expansion Units Base Model 7 Expansion Units Base Model 8 Expansion Units Base Model 9 Expansion Units Overview 4 3 10 Oct 1996 Media Types Enter the quantity of the desired media type maximum 4 3480 3490E EMASS 8490 EMASS 8590 OD512 OD R D2S VHS DLT 8mm 4mm DTF small DTF medium other 4 4 System Configuration 600338 B
18. ctions Peak Actions Avg Time to Max Time to Pick Time per Hour per Hour Present Media Present Media 300 400 2 5 seconds 6 seconds 3 seconds Environmental Specifications Table 3 5 Table 3 5 lists the key environmental information for the AML library AML J Environmental Specifications Temperature Minimum to Maximum 60 90 F 16 32 C Recommended 70 75 F 21 24 C Humidity Minimum to Maximum 15 75 percent Recommended 45 65 percent No limit Altitude Regulatory Specifications Table 3 6 lists the key safety and electromagnetic regulatory information for the AML library Table 3 6 AML J Regulatory Specifications Safety EMC EMI North America Europe North America Europe UL CSA TUV Rhineland FCC Part 15 CE Mark UL1950 ITE C22 2 950 EN60950 Class A Class A 3 5 Performance Specifications 10 Oct 1996 uoryvorficads wuiajsfig d 8 009 Media Quantity Specification Table 3 7 lists the quantity of media contained in a single storage segment for the AML J library Refer to the document number 600300 AML Hardware Configuration Information for capacity configuration requirements Table 3 7 AML J Media Segment Quantity Half Inch Cartridge D 2 small Cartridge 8 MM Cartridge 4 MM Cartridge Table 3 7 AML J Media Segment Quantity Continued Optical Disk 512 9661
19. east 25 percent Print contrast at least 75 percent Ratio at least 2 2 Module 250 mm Print tolerance 57 mm e Additional Requirements e Length of the rest zones 5 25 mm 0 25 mm e No black marks can be present in the intermediate spaces or rest zones e No white areas may be present on the bars e Bars should read in a uniform direction Nonuniform reading directions are feasible in principle but have a detrimental effect on performance e Each label should be applied in the upper right corner of the tape cartridge recess when oriented vertically e Quality Testing Compliance with these specifications can be checked and documented with the Ergilaser 3000 High Density bar code measuring device that is manufactured by the Laetus Company 3 8 System Specification ND ILI Shhh hr System Configuration OVERVIEW dcs ust ee toe eta ee e rv fe aa OAE RON Nee ee 4 3 B seJevel i 2c da at ES glue tius dock pure uolo ebat es 4 3 Media Types 4 260 040 a gak a dag ede ance io 4 4 Jive Ly pese o otia epe bL ee aee vae ANA LL Lice ela 4 5 Insert Eject Media Boxes sess Ree e er i ene i ees tue 4 6 Control Cabinet Drive Shelves 0 cece eee nee eee 4 6 Drive Cabinet Drive Shelves 2 0 cece cece cee eee ree 4 7 Base Unit Media Type Segments 00000 e eee eee eee ee 4 8 Expansion Unit Media Type Segments 000 0000 4 9 Modem reor eee e ea eb eben ba 4 10 Software Types aaa gare saan
20. er components The server software modules support the OS 2 operating system platform and the client software modules support UNIX AIX operating system platforms They communicate from the UNIX AIX clients to the OS 2 DAS server AMU controller PC across a TCP IP connected network 2 16 System Description 600338 B DAS allows client systems to request actions on selected media within the AML system DAS performs the following requested actions e mounts media in a drive e dismounts media from a drive e inserts media into the library e ejects media from the library Requirements to support DAS software are platform dependent Archive Management Software Support Operating in the OS 2 environment AMU software consists of five proprietary operational processes and two proprietary utility processes The task of each of the seven processes are listed below e Communication with host computer robot control Quadro Tower control and Hexa Tower control e Management of the library catalog using Source Query Language SQL database e Kernel logic converts host commands into control commands e User interface for operator requests e Log and trace connection e Database backup facility Remote file transfer In normal Automatic operating mode the host computer directs the AML J and the AMU software operates transparently Usually commands are only input at the AMU console through the Graphical U
21. ew zen Buena Bae eats A eee ba 3 3 Physical Sp cifications mau ee en em ee 3 3 Electrical Specifications nere eee ce er ere ne x rer an 3 4 Performance Specifications ss wa kn Abg gu ine Re a BW ae pa sense ee 3 5 Environmental Specifications eea eaaa eaaa 3 5 Regulatory Specifications e eee eee 3 5 Media Quantity Specification_ ee eee 3 6 Flooring Requirements u ere de e bee se ee ns 3 8 Barcode Requirements 34 000 a aka AA A t ei ea KANG ah a 3 8 600338 B System Configuration Base Level dc Roe dnt Media Types c Liteetoeke cda Dive Types 21215115 eR ADLER rer Insert Eject Media Boxes sese Control Cabinet Drive Shelves sssss Drive Cabinet Drive Shelves s sees Special Engineering Request 000 Customer System Layout ee Survey Data Physical Environment ae Customer Room Layout lt e eee Site Preparation aana aha ang eee ees 10 Oct 1996 Contents v vi Contents Power Circuits 2 a 77 ar Mr cM IS 5 7 Telephone Connection o ooooocooooccnor en 5 7 Customer Building Layout sse 5 8 Access CONTAINS aeri e ME ee Es 5 9 Additional Comments 5 12 600338 B Figure 2 1 Figure 2 2 Figure 2 3 Figure 2 4 Figure 2 5 Figure 2 6 Figure 2 7 Figure 2 8 Figure 4 1
22. hen the host software determines that a media library action is necessary it creates the appropriate command string and sends it to the AMU for processing The AMU receives and interprets the host command then issues appropriate commands to the PMAC Controller hardware The PMAC Controller hardware provides the movement signals for the Robot After completing the actions the PMAC Controller hardware returns status to the AMU When all PMAC Controller status is returned the AMU reports an overall result to the host system Hardware Components System Description AMU The main hardware components of the AML J library are the e Handling Unit e Storage Segment e Control Cabinet e Eunit e Add on Modules optional e Modem optional The AMU is the central interface of the AML J library The AMU maintains a copy of the library drives and media information in a relational database During normal operations the host computer directs the AML J library The AMU hardware and software components operate transparently 600338 B Hardware Component AMU hardware consists of acomputer with a color monitor a mouse and a keyboard Ethernet Adapter and or a Token Ring with or without a 3270 emulation card PMAC Controller Software Component The AMU software components are OS 2 Operating System Communication Manager 2 TCP IP Database Manager 2 AMU Archive Management Software AMS For
23. mm 4mm other Seg 1 Expansion Unit 3 Seg 2 Seg 3 Seg 4 Expansion Unit 4 Segl Seg2 Seg3 Seg4 10 Oct 1996 Expansion Unit Media Type Segments 4 9 4 10 Expansion Unit 5 Segl Seg2 Seg3 Seg4 Seg 1 Expansion Unit 6 Seg2 Seg 3 Seg 4 3480 3490E EMASS 8490 EMASS 8590 OD512 OD R D2S VHS DLT 8mm 4mm other Expansion Unit 7 Segl Seg2 Seg3 Seg4 Seg 1 Expansion Unit 8 Seg2 Seg 3 Seg 4 3480 3490E EMASS 8490 EMASS 8590 OD512 OD R D2S VHS DLT 8mm 4mm other Modem Check w if modem is desired Yes No System Configuration 600338 B Software Types Check W the requested type of software HCC MVS AMASS AMASS with DataMgr FileServ VolServ DAS Other Host Connection Check W the requested type of connection Ethernet Token Ring Coax Special Communication Software Check W if Remote Access communication software is desired CM 2 and TCP IP are included with the system Remote Access Special Engineering Request Check W any desired special engineering requirements None Hardware Software Software Types 4 11 1
24. n nn la hit e Rider Din i dett 5 7 Power Circuits ics Peck tel io es 5 7 Telephone Connection sessies aa ak A AA A Kg AN EE ESE ak ag ak 5 7 Customer Building Layout a aee aee 5 8 Access Conditions vei esa eis GAN PER NEK pe a he 5 9 Additional Comments asa a ag a ag a ag A a an a a aa s 5 12 5 2 Survey Data 600338 B Overview This section solicits pertinent information about the delivery site Record all requested general information General Information Place any additional information in Additional Comments on page 5 12 Customer Name Mailing Address Sales Contact Telephone EMASS Sales Rep EMASS Account Mgr Shipping Address Overview 5 3 10 Oct 1996 Installation Contact Telephone Target Installation Date Target Operational Date Physical Environment Place any additional information in Additional Comments on page 5 12 Room Dimension Ceiling Height Ceiling Projection Floor Type 5 4 Survey Data 600338 B Floor Load Capacity Fire Protection Physical Environment 5 5 10 Oct 1996 Customer Room Layout Sketch the approximate measurements of the AML J library room and any obstructions
25. ociated Documents a a KS aa eee cnet ere 1 4 INSTANCIA st ee E A ba ea ach Ne A Eb ag re SEG SSS E bans 1 4 1 2 Introduction 600338 B Overview This manual contains information that outlines the AML J library The topics discussed in this section of the manual are Overview Intended Audience Organization Associated Documents Assistance Intended Audience This manual is prepared for salespersons and perspective purchasers of the AML J library Organization This manual contains chapters detailing the AML J library The chapters include Chapter 1 Introduction Describes the overview intended audience organization associated documents and where to acquire additional assistance Chapter 2 System Description Describes general information about the AML J library components Chapter 3 System Specifications Describes the physical and electrical specifications of the AML library components Chapter 4 System Configuration Describes the structure of the basic AML J library and optional components available for AML J library Chapter 5 Survey Data Provides space for planning physical electrical and environmental requirements This information is required by the installation team 1 AML is a trademark of EMASS Inc Throughout the remainder of this document we refer to AML library as AML J Overview 1 3 10 Oct 1996
26. on 600338 B Drive Control Cabinet Movement control signals are provided by the PMAC which resides in the Drive Control Cabinet See Figure 2 5 The control cabinet contains AMU PMAC Power supply Drives Drive Controller optional for some drives Figure 2 5 Drive Control Cabinet 10 Oct 1996 Hardware Components 2 9 Insert Eject Unit Media are inserted into and ejected from the AML J through the I EF The media are loaded by an operator into bins Two types of IE F are offered With the base AML J Insert Eject Unit the media is entered or retrieved through the door See Figure 2 6 With the IE F D the door must be opened to insert or retrieve media Refer to Figure 2 7 on page 2 11 The capacity and number of bins are determined by the type of IE F and media The I EF incorporates a media depository that stores unidentified volumes defective media and used cleaning devices Figure 2 6 Insert Eject Unit 2 10 System Description 600338 B Figure 2 7 Insert Eject Unit IE F D Hardware Components 2 11 10 Oct 1996 Expansion Unit Note The Expansion Unit was designed to increase the capacity of The media the AML J Additional Insert Eject units and additional Expansion Unit media are available through the Expansion Unit See doesnotrequirea Figure 2 8 corresponding Drive Expansion Unit
27. ser Interface GUI for direct operator intervention Software Components 2 17 10 Oct 1996 2 18 System Description 600338 B JVOeEVIOWt uo Ri BER b stre bag ENTE REED 3 3 Physical Specifications 0000 e 3 3 Electrical Specifications inana a a E a E E o nennen 3 4 Performance Specifications 222222eeessseessseennnenenn ee 3 5 Environmental Specifications 22222eeseeeeeeeeeeseneesssnensnene 3 5 Regulatory Specifications isssssssss eh 3 5 Media Quantity Specification_ eee enn 3 6 Flooring Requirements sai a ag ag a Kg a nenn 3 8 Barcode Requirements nn es 3 8 3 2 System Specification 600338 B Overview This section contains the following information for the AML library e Physical Specification e Electrical Specification e Performance Specification e Environmental Specification e Regulatory Specifications e Media Quantity Specification e Flooring Requirement e Barcode Requirement Physical Specifications Table 3 1 lists the key physical information for the components of the AML library Table 3 1 AML J Component Physical Dimensions Maximum Device Height Width Depth Weight Load Control Cabinet 78inches 29 g inches 29 1 inches 524 Ibs 88 lbs sq ft Model J Base 78 inches 42 g inches 32 gt inches 720 lbs 75 Ibs sq ft Module P Model
28. tended Audience oooococoocor hn 1 3 Organization ne seduce ER ERE Eee duda Vd ident es 1 3 Associated Documents aa aa a KS A eee AK Ag a KE KK NK ehh 1 4 Assistance sn ses doses ed and PASA Ba Ta ah Pope Ehen 1 4 System Description OVerVIe Wi eile i Lost EA ee euo A UH an ee 2 3 System Operational Flow ise a a a E E a e 2 3 Hardware Components gs gsang ang a A baa RR e RER ARE RE aka enn 2 4 AMUA aaa ee AA En T RAS EE 2 4 Hardware Component 222eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeennnnnnn 2 5 Software Component seris aka A aga ana eee eee teens 2 5 Handling Unit ree een aaa uam 2 6 iv Contents Storage Segment un ee e RO baee a anne 2 8 Eimear Racks 222 ia ee NN a NAME 2 8 Drive Control Cabinet esee rh 2 9 sert Eject Uniten dos usa doa sS a dl de de de 2 10 Expansion Unit i ah aaa A Ba E b Sa ad aa pep 2 12 Drive Unit cia nen duda RUNE UN AIRE TL 2 12 Software Components o 2 13 MVS Supports tupida a See Br gast TERI TR denen qi 2 13 Host Control Component HCC software eee 2 13 UNIX Support isteric caves me mc ma a aaa UA RARE a 2 14 AMASS software ccu cere ame nn ER MENO UA e ico 2 14 DataMgr software res sess en 2 14 FileServ software se aee Sapa a Aa ee A a en 2 15 VolServ software 2 0 ee ea eea eaaa t 2 16 DAS softwares na e A bade BER RAO oad 2 16 Archive Management Software Support 222ceeeeeeeeeeeeeeennennnn 2 17 System Specification Overvi
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