Appendix B. Adding a library module

The 4560SLX architecture is uniquely suited to growing storage needs. It enables the robotics in the 4560SLX Tape Library to exchange cartridges by means of a pass-through cartridge elevator, integrating the robotics of each individual module into a single high-performance library robotics system. The 4560SLX Tape Library can be modified by adding modules and cartridge elevators. Add drives to speed performance or magazine space for greater capacity.

The major steps needed to install a cartridge elevator are as follows:

1.Rack preparation

Verify the correct installation and alignment of the rack-mounted modules as described in Chapter 2, “Installation” on page 11. This is crucial when installing a cartridge elevator. Re-alignment of modules might be required during installation of a cartridge elevator.

2.Verify minimum firmware

Check the firmware level of the module you select as the master control module. The top module in the rack is the master control module.

3.Mechanical installation

Substeps include:

vInstalling a router

vInstalling a module in the rack

vAssembling the cartridge elevator (the 10U is factory assembled) Combinations of the base unit and available extensions can be added to accommodate virtually any configuration of SDLT modules up to a total of 40U.

vInstalling a cartridge elevator in the rack-mounted modules

4.Configuration

Touch screen inputs to configure master and slave modules

5.Cabling

vMotor cable from the master module to the primary cartridge elevator

v10BaseT cables from the router to master and slave modules

6.Secondary master Substeps include:

vConfiguring the secondary master

vInitiating fail-over

vRestoring the primary master

Planning your installation

The multiple module cartridge elevator is intended to be mounted in a standard 19-inch equipment rack with a depth of 24 to 30 inches. There are two cartridge elevator accessories:

v10U base cartridge elevator (Part number: 59P6662)

v5U cartridge elevator extension (Part number: 59P6663)

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