HP SL500 (M852x) manual Overview of the Tape Library, This section includes

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1 Overview of the Tape Library

This section includes:

Views and Locations	1-4
Physical Configurations	1-4
Robotics Unit	1-11
Electronics	1-14
Fans	1-14
Power System	1-15
Cartridge Access Port	1-15
Supported Tape Drives	1-16
Audit of Tape Library	1-17
Safety Features	1-17
Interfaces	1-18

This section contains an overview of the major hardware components of the tape library.

The tape library provides a highly adaptable storage platform made to specifically consolidate, protect, and retain customer information. The tape library protects customer’s investments by providing a cost-effective entry point and makes it easy to grow the unit with expansion modules.

The tape library is a self-contained, fully automated tape cartridge storage system. It is scalable and mounts into a 19-inch (483-millimeter) rack.

For each tape library:

•The base module contains the robotics unit and the base unit:

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The robotics unit has the robotic components and the keypad.

The base unit has 50 cartridge slots (including the reserved slots), one or two tape drives, and a 5-slot cartridge access port (CAP).

•Drive expansion modules and cartridge expansion modules can be added to a standard rack to accommodate various slot and tape drive configurations.

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Contents Part Number Published Product Version Supported Release Version Updates RVUsAbstract Document History Part Number Product Version Published Overview of the Tape Library SL500 M852x Tape Library Installation and User’s GuideCartridge Information Tables FiguresContents Document History What’s New in This ManualManual Information New and Changed InformationPage Change Bar Notation About This ManualNotation Conventions Hypertext LinksViii This section includes Overview of the Tape LibraryFront View of Tape Library Components Views and LocationsBack View of Tape Library Components Physical Configurations Base Module Slots Slots Locations for Firmware Slot Mapping Slots Locations for Scsi Element Numbering Mapping Slot Capacity for Back Wall of Cartridge Expansion Module Capacities CAP Robotics Unit Robotics Components Hand Assembly Interface Cards ElectronicsFans RLC CardCAP Condition Power SystemCartridge Access Port LTO Ultrium LTO Generation 3 SpecificationsSpecification Performance Supported Tape DrivesRobotics Safety FeaturesCards and Power Supply Audit of Tape Library10. Tape Library Interfaces Locations InterfacesKeypad Controls and IndicatorsPower Switch Buttons and Indicators Button Keypad Buttons and IndicatorsButtons/Indicators Description IndicatorPage Library Operation Automated ModeOpening the Front Door With Power Securing the Front Door With PowerSliding a Magazine Into a CAP Powering Off the Tape Library Powering On the Tape LibraryOpening the Front Door Without Power Manual ModeDoor Locking Lever Extended Securing the Front Door Without PowerInsert Cartridges Into Slots Locate and Remove CartridgeInserting Cartridges Into Slots Inserting Cartridge Into Tape Drive Inserting a Cartridge Into a Tape DriveLocation of Unload Button Removing a Cartridge From a Tape DriveRemoving a Cartridge From the Gripper Assembly Manual Release Screw Replacing a Cleaning CartridgePage Inspect Cartridges Cartridge InformationHandle Cartridges Maintain Cartridges Valid Labels Ultrium CartridgesApply Cartridge Labels Label Type of Cartridge LTO Cartridge CodesUltrium Cartridge Label Write-Protect Switch Setting the Write-Protect SwitchSpecification L3 Cartridge L2 Cartridge L1 Cartridge LTO Gen 1, Gen 2, and Gen 3 Cartridge SpecificationsPage ServerNet/DA Supported ConnectionsAdding the Control Path and the Data Path To add the data path PMF CRU PMF CRU Adding the Control Path and Data Path Supported ConnectionTo add the data path SCF, issue this command Configuration Overview Series Rear View System Configuration Example Fiber-opticAdding the Control Path and Data Path Page Figure A-1. Library and Rack Dimensions SpecificationsFigure A-2. Tape Library and Rack Dimensions Tape Library Environment Tape Library Components WeightsTable A-1. Library Component Weights Table A-2. Library Environment SpecificationsTable A-4. Non-Country-Specific Cords PowerPower Cord Numbers and Receptacles Table A-3. Power Cord and ReceptaclesInstalling the Power Cords Figure A-3. Power Cabling Table A-6. Power for Base Unit and Two LTO Tape Drives Power SpecificationsTable A-5. Power for Library Without Tape Drives Page Canadian Compliance Safety and ComplianceRegulatory Compliance Statements FCC ComplianceStatements-2 Laser Compliance European Union NoticeSafety Caution High Leakage Current Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WeeeSafety