Contents

Title and Copyright Information

Preface

• Terminology and Usage
• Access to Oracle Support
• Obtaining Customer Documentation

Summary of Changes

1 Introduction

• Features and Options
  • Software Options
  • Tape Drive and Media Compatibility
• Library Overview
  • Customer Interface Module
  • Storage Expansion Modules (SEM)
  • Robotics Interface Module (RIM)
  • Drive and Electronics Module (DEM)

2 Features, Software, and Connectivity

• Hardware Activation Files
• Capacities
  • Expansion Modules and Library Capacities
  • Reserved Slot Capacities
  • RealTime Growth
  • Capacity on Demand
• Partitioning
• Networking and Communication
  • Connectivity Options
  • Communicating with Hosts
  • TCP/IP Network
  • Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
• Host Library Management Software
  • Mainframe: Enterprise Library Software (ELS)
  • Open Systems: ACSLS
• Other Storage System Solutions
  • Virtual Storage Manager (VSM)
  • Library Content Manager (LCM)
  • Expert Performance Reporter
  • Client System Component (CSC)
  • Extended High Performance Data Mover
  • StorageTek Tape Analytics
  • Independent Software Vendors
• StorageTek Library Console
• Command Line Interface (CLI)
• Firmware
• Dynamic World Wide Name

3 Hardware and Safety

• Hardware and Components
  • Electronics Control Module
  • Cartridge Access Ports
  • Slot Arrays and Cartridge Magazines
  • Robotic Rail Assemblies
  • Elevators
  • Pass-thru Ports
  • Library Cameras
  • Accessory Racks
  • Operator Panels
  • Service Safety Door
• Safety Features
  • Emergency Robotics Stop
  • Door Switches
  • Smoke Detection
  • Service Mode
  • Interlocks
  • Mechanical Access Door Mechanism
  • Service Safety Door
  • Interior Lighting
  • Fire Suppression
• Regulatory Agencies
  • Safety
  • Electromagnetic
  • Fiber-optic
  • Laser Product Label
  • Shock, Vibration, and Impact Tests

4 Power

• Power Calculator
• Power Usage
• Internal Power Configurations
  • N+1 Power Configuration
  • 2N Power Configuration
• AC Power Options
  • Three-Phase Power - Delta or Wye
  • AC Power Connections
  • Circuit Breaker Ratings
• DC Power
  • Load Sharing Power Supplies

5 Systems Assurance

• System Assurance Planning Meetings
• Engagement Methodology
  • Actions for Sales Personnel

6 Site Planning

• Physical Planning
  • Floor Template
• Floor Requirements
  • Weight
  • Co-planar Requirements
• Ceiling Requirements
  • Height Adjustments
  • Clearances
• Cabling
  • Floor Cutouts
  • Internal Cabling
  • Tape Drive Cable
• Hardware and Expansion Planning
  • Drive and Electronics Module
  • Electronics Control Module
  • Accessory Racks
  • Tape Drives and Cartridges
  • Pass-thru Port Planning
• Power Planning
  • AC Power
  • DC Power
• Environmental Requirements
  • Temperature and Humidity
  • Seismic or Earthquake Ratings
  • Air Flow
  • Airborne Contaminants
• Fire Suppression Planning

7 Installation Planning

• Personnel
  • Lifting
  • Time
• Waste Disposal
• Power
• Physical Space
  • Floor
  • Transportation
  • Construction Area
• Installation Tools
  • Track Stop Installation Tools
• Shipping Weights and Dimensions
  • Total Pallet Weights
  • Shipping Pallets Weights and Dimensions
  • Package Component Weights and Dimensions
• Transporting the Library
  • Adjustable Jacks
  • Moving Unpacked Components
  • Drive and Electronics Module
  • Robotics Interface Module
  • Customer Interface Module
  • Storage Expansion Module
  • Doors and Rack Assembly
  • Rails

8 Ordering

• Ordering Process
  • Downloading Upgrades from E-Delivery
• Physical Configuration
  • Base Library
  • Storage Expansion Modules
  • Rails
• Hardware Options
  • Accessory Racks
  • Cartridge Access Ports
  • HandBots
  • Pass-thru Ports
  • Redundant Electronics
• Power Configurations
  • Library Power Options
  • DC Power Supplies
• Software Options
  • Activated Slot Capacity
  • Partitioning
  • Dual TCP/IP
  • Multi-TCP/IP
• Tape Cartridges and Labels
• Tape Drives
  • T-Series Drives
  • LTO Drives
• Cables
  • Ethernet Cables
  • Fiber-Optic Cables

A Software Requirements

• Software Compatibility
• ELS/HSC Requirements
  • HSC/ELS Support
  • Virtual Storage Manager
• ACSLS Requirements
• AS/400 Configuration Requirements
• Independent Software Vendors
• Partitioning Requirements

B Tape Drives and Media

• Supported Tape Drives
• Supported Tape Drives
  • T9840
  • T9940
  • T10000
  • Linear Tape-Open
  • Super DLT600
• Tape Drive Comparison
• Media

C Controlling Contaminants

• Environmental Contaminants
• Required Air Quality Levels
• Contaminant Properties and Sources
  • Operator Activity
  • Hardware Movement
  • Outside Air
  • Stored Items
  • Outside Influences
  • Cleaning Activity
• Contaminant Effects
  • Physical Interference
  • Corrosive Failure
  • Shorts
  • Thermal Failure
• Room Conditions
• Exposure Points
• Filtration
• Positive Pressurization and Ventilation
• Cleaning Procedures and Equipment
  • Daily Tasks
  • Weekly Tasks
  • Quarterly Tasks
  • Biennial Tasks
• Activity and Processes

D Electrical Conversions

• Units
• Volts, Watts, and Amperes
• Volt-Amperes (VA)
• Kilovolt-Amperes (kVA)
• Kilowatts
• Convert kW and kVA
• British Thermal Units

Glossary

Index