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Tape library unpacking and relocating guide
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ESL9000 series tape library
unpacking and relocating guide
Part Number: 243490-005
Fifth Edition (August 2002)
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  • Page 1 StorageWorks ESL9000 series tape library unpacking and relocating guide Part Number: 243490-005 Fifth Edition (August 2002)
  • Page 2 © 2002 Hewlett-Packard Company. ESL9000 series tape library unpacking and relocating guide Fifth Edition (August 2002) Part Number: 243490-005...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents About this Guide Document Conventions ........... v Symbols in Text .
  • Page 4 Contents Moving the Library........... . 4–11 Removing the Shipping Plate .

  • Page 5: About This Guide

    About this Guide Document Conventions The conventions included in Table 1 apply in most cases. Table 1: Document Conventions Element Convention Key names, menu items, buttons, Bold and dialog box titles File names and application names Italics User input, command names, system Monospace font responses (output and messages) COMMAND NAMES are uppercase...

  • Page 6: Symbols On Equipment

    About this Guide NOTE: Text set off in this manner presents commentary, sidelights, or interesting points of information. Symbols on Equipment Any enclosed surface or area of the equipment marked with these symbols indicates the presence of electrical shock hazards. Enclosed area contains no operator serviceable parts.

  • Page 7: Getting Help

    Operating system type and revision level • Detailed, specific questions. Product Website The hp website has the latest information on this product, as well as the latest drivers. Access the HP website at: From this website, select http://www.compaq.com/storage. the appropriate product or solution.

  • Page 8: Authorized Reseller

    For the name of your nearest authorized reseller: • In the United States, call 1-800-345-1518. • In Canada, call 1-800-263-5868. • Elsewhere, see the HP website for locations and telephone numbers. viii ESL9000 Series Tape Library Unpacking and Relocating Guide...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    This guide outlines procedures for unpacking and relocating HP StorageWorks ESL9000 Series Tape Libraries. Once a library is moved to the desired installation location and unpacked, set up the library using the instructions in the hp StorageWorks ESL9000 Series Tape Library Reference Guide.
  • Page 10 Introduction The ESL9198 Series is an automated storage and retrieval library consisting of up to 8 tape drives and up to 198 tape cartridges (see Figure 1-1). Sy ste er vie er vie rw ard Of f-li Ta pe St an db y Dr ive St atu...
  • Page 11 Introduction The ESL9322 Series is an automated storage and retrieval library consisting of up to 8 tape drives and up to 322 tape cartridges. See Figure 1–2. Figure 1–2: ESL9322 series tape library (front view) ESL9000 Series Tape Library Unpacking and Relocating Guide 1–3...
  • Page 12 Introduction The ESL9326/ESL9595 Series is an automated storage and retrieval library consisting of up to 16 tape drives and up to 326 tape cartridges (ESL9326) and up to 595 tape cartridges (ESL9595). See Figure 1–3. SHR-1887 Figure 1–3: ESL9326/ESL9595 series tape library (front view) 1–4 ESL9000 Series Tape Library Unpacking and Relocating Guide...

  • Page 13: Selecting An Installation Location

    Failure to follow the instructions could result in personal injury and/or equipment damage. When choosing an installation site for an HP StorageWorks ESL9000 Series Tape Library, consider the following requirements: •...

  • Page 14: Floor Space

    Selecting an Installation Location Floor Space Figure 2-1 shows the minimum floor space required for an ESL9198 library. 62 in (158 cm) 27 in (69 cm) 26 in (67 cm) 89 in (227 cm) 33 in (84 cm) Figure 2–1: Minimum floor space requirements (ESL9198) 2–2 ESL9000 Series Tape Library Unpacking and Relocating Guide...
  • Page 15 Selecting an Installation Location Figure 2-2 shows the minimum floor space required for an ESL9322 library. 67 in (170 cm) Front 26 in (66 cm) Library Rear 40 in (102 cm) Figure 2–2: Minimum floor space requirements (ESL9322) ESL9000 Series Tape Library Unpacking and Relocating Guide 2–3...
  • Page 16 Selecting an Installation Location Figure 2-3 shows the minimum floor space required for an ESL9326 library. 27 in (69 cm) 112 in (285 cm) Figure 2–3: Minimum floor space requirements (ESL9326) 2–4 ESL9000 Series Tape Library Unpacking and Relocating Guide...

  • Page 17: Floor Clearance

    Selecting an Installation Location Figure 2-4 shows the minimum floor space required for an ESL9595 library. 30 in (77 cm) 120 in (305 cm) Figure 2–4: Minimum floor space requirements (ESL9595) Floor Clearance The library has a nominal floor clearance of 0.75 inches (19.0 mm). Place the library on a level, uncarpeted floor that is free of defects.

  • Page 18: Power And Grounding

    3 x 1.5mm power cord approved by the associated country of use with the appropriate wall outlet. For important safety information about hp products and power cords, refer to the Important Safety Information booklet. Figure 2–5: Wall outlet requirements for North America...

  • Page 19: Library Power Supply

    Selecting an Installation Location Library Power Supply Figure 2–6 shows the library wide-range power supply and describes its components. 115-230 VAC MAIN 10 A OUTLETS POWER ON CONTROL Power receptacle (internal use only) Circuit breaker Circuit connector AC indicator light AC power connector (IEC-320 C19) Figure 2–6: Library wide-range power supply ESL9000 Series Tape Library Unpacking and Relocating Guide...

  • Page 20: Environmental Conditions

    Temperature: 59°F to 90°F (10° to 32°C) • Altitude: sea level to 10,000 feet (3,048 m) NOTE: For additional library specifications refer to Appendix A of the hp StorageWorks ESL9000 Series Tape Library Reference Guide . Physical Distance Between the Library and a Host Workstation...
  • Page 21 Selecting an Installation Location Table 2–2: Physical Distances (ESL9326/ESL9595) Devices Maximum External Length Robot, D0, D1 20 meters D2, D3 10 meters D4, D5 10 meters D6, D7 10 meters D8, D9 10 meters D10, D11 10 meters D12, D13 10 meters D14, D15 10 meters...

  • Page 23: Preparing For The Installation

    Preparing for the Installation WARNING: Be sure to read and understand the instructions in the hp StorageWorks ESL9000 Series Tape Library Pre-Installation Site Survey before selecting an installation site, moving, unpacking, or relocating the library. Failure to follow the instructions could result in personal injury and/or equipment damage.

  • Page 24: Required Tools And Equipment

    Preparing for the Installation Required Tools and Equipment The following tools are required for unpacking the library: • Metal shears for cutting steel packing bands • Ratchet with 15/16-inch socket The following tools are required for removing the shipping restraints: •...

  • Page 25: Taking Esd Precautions

    Preparing for the Installation Taking ESD Precautions Some components within the library contain static-sensitive parts. To avoid damage to these parts while performing installation, maintenance, or replacement procedures, observe the following precautions: • Keep the library turned off during all installation procedures. •...

  • Page 27: Unpacking And Moving The Library

    Unpacking and Moving the Library This chapter explains how to unpack the library and move it to its final installation location. HP StorageWorks ESL9000 Series Tape Libraries are shipped in packing materials designed to protect them from damage during transit. By following these instructions, you help ensure that a library remains undamaged through installation at the site.

  • Page 28: Receiving The Library

    Unpacking and Moving the Library Receiving the Library To receive the library: WARNING: A library can weigh up to 1822 pounds (826 kg). At least two people should move and install the library. Failure to use two people could result in personal injury and/or equipment damage.
  • Page 29 Unpacking and Moving the Library • The minimum height required for unpacking a library is 85 inches (2.16 m). Figure 4-1 shows the minimum floor space required by a library to remove its shipping container. 92 cm (3 ft) 92 cm (3 ft) 3.05 m (10 ft) 3.05 m (10 ft) SHR-1762...
  • Page 30 Unpacking and Moving the Library 3. Using metal shears, cut the two steel bands that secure the library and packing material to the pallet (see Figure 4-2). WARNING: The steel bands are under tension and will snap away from the shipping container when cut.
  • Page 31 Unpacking and Moving the Library NOTE: Figures 4-2 through 4-13 show an ESL9326 library, however the procedures are the same for all libraries. 4. Lift the top cover straight up and off the shipping container (see Figure 4-3). 5. Pull the eight retaining clips, on opposing corners of the shipping container, to their open position (1 Figure 4-3).
  • Page 32 Unpacking and Moving the Library 6. Unwrap the cardboard box from the library (see Figure 4-4). SHR-1901 Figure 4–4: Removing the cardboard box 7. Remove the accessory kits from the rear compartment of the crate (6 Figure 4-1). 8. Check the packing list and verify that all accessories have been received. If any part is missing or is damaged, contact your authorized reseller.
  • Page 33 Unpacking and Moving the Library 9. Lift the foam cap up and off the library (see Figure 4-5). SHR-1902 Figure 4–5: Removing the foam cap ESL9000 Series Tape Library Unpacking and Relocating Guide 4–7...
  • Page 34 Unpacking and Moving the Library 10. On the right side of the library, lift the wooden bar out of its brackets on the pallet (see Figure 4-6). SHR-1903 Figure 4–6: Removing the wooden bar 11. On the right side of the library, remove the two bolts that secure each of the two stop blocks.
  • Page 35 Unpacking and Moving the Library 12. Remove the two stop blocks from under the right side of the library (see Figure 4-7). SHR-1904 Figure 4–7: Removing the stop blocks 13. Reinsert the right wooden bar in its brackets on the pallet to hold the library in place (see Figure 4-6).
  • Page 36 Unpacking and Moving the Library 15. Remove the right wooden bar and then slide the two ramp extensions and the foam block out from under the right side of the library (see Figure 4-8). Set the ramp extensions aside until you are ready to move the library. SHR-1905 Figure 4–8: Removing the ramp extensions 16.

  • Page 37: Moving The Library

    Unpacking and Moving the Library Moving the Library To move the library to its installation site: 1. Map out a route to the installation site. 2. Carefully lift the shipping bag off of the library (see Figure 4-9). NOTE: Use caution when removing the shipping bag so that it can be used to repack the library.
  • Page 38 Unpacking and Moving the Library 3. Inspect the library for any damage that might have occurred during shipment. 4. Place the two ramp extensions in the slots provided at the edge of the pallet (see Figure 4-10). The ramp can be set up on either the right side or the left side of the pallet.
  • Page 39 Unpacking and Moving the Library 5. Verify that the library's four leveling feet are raised. If the library is resting on the leveling feet, turn each of them to the right (using the 3/4-inch open-end wrench supplied in the accessory kit) until they are all 1/2 inch above the pallet (see Figure 4-11).
  • Page 40 Unpacking and Moving the Library 6. Move the wooden bar (see Figure 4-12): a. Remove the wooden bar from the ramp-side of the pallet. b. Turn the wooden bar over and place under the ramp extensions for support. NOTE: Align the notches in the wooden bar with the ramp extensions. Figure 4–12: Moving the wooden bar 4–14 ESL9000 Series Tape Library Unpacking and Relocating Guide...
  • Page 41 Unpacking and Moving the Library 7. With the help of another person, slowly guide the library down the ramp (see Figure 4-13). Control the speed of its descent. 8. Move the library to its final installation site. WARNING: A library can weigh up to 1822 pounds (827 kg). At least two people must roll it down the ramp.

  • Page 42: Removing The Shipping Plate

    Unpacking and Moving the Library Removing the Shipping Plate To remove the shipping plate: 1. Connect the library to a grounded power source. NOTE: Do not turn the library on. 2. Unlock and open the front library doors: a. Using the key from the accessory kit, unlock the door. b.
  • Page 43 Unpacking and Moving the Library 4. Remove the shipping plate that protects the load port (see Figure 4-14): NOTE: The load port is located inside the front door of the library and is secured with a steel plate for protection during shipment. a.

  • Page 44: Removing The Shipping Restraints

    Unpacking and Moving the Library Removing the Shipping Restraints Use the following procedures to remove the library shipping restraints from the Cartridge Handling Mechanism (CHM). 1. Locate the vertical carriage assembly 5 as shown in Figure 4-15. SHR-1912 Horizontal axis Extension axis assembly Gripper assembly Vertical axis...
  • Page 45 Unpacking and Moving the Library 2. Remove the horizontal carriage restraint as shown in Figure 4-16: a. Remove the two screws that secure the horizontal carriage restraint to the horizontal carriage 1. b. Remove the screw that secures the horizontal carriage restraint to the floor of the library 4.
  • Page 46 Unpacking and Moving the Library 4. Remove the gripper restraint: a. Remove the screw that secures the gripper restraint to the belt clamp 4 as shown in Figure 4-17. SHR-1914 Extension axis assembly Gripper assembly Gripper restraint Belt clamp Figure 4–17: Removing the gripper restraint screw 4–20 ESL9000 Series Tape Library Unpacking and Relocating Guide...
  • Page 47 Unpacking and Moving the Library b. Slide the gripper assembly 4 away from the vertical axis until the gripper assembly is fully extended and the gripper restraint 2 disengages from the follower guide 1 (see Figure 4-18). SHR-1915 Follower guide Gripper restraint Spring post Gripper assembly (view rotated)
  • Page 48 Unpacking and Moving the Library c. Pivot the gripper restraint 3 until it clears the motors and spring post as shown in Figure 4-19. d. Remove the gripper restraint 3 by gently pulling it back toward the vertical axis. e. Slide the gripper assembly 1 toward the vertical axis. Gripper assembly (fully extended) Extension axis assembly (top view) Gripper restraint...
  • Page 49 Unpacking and Moving the Library d. Squeeze the two sides of the vertical belt together, making sure to interlock the belt cogs. e. Secure the vertical belt to the vertical carriage assembly 3 using a tie wrap. Remove the two screws 1 that secure the vertical carriage restraint to the horizontal carriage.

  • Page 50: Storing The Shipping Materials

    Unpacking and Moving the Library Storing the Shipping Materials To store the shipping and packaging materials for future use: 1. Using the gripper, horizontal, and vertical restraint screws, secure the shipping restraints to the inside of the library as shown in Figure 4-21 (ESL9198 and ESL9326) or Figure 4-22 (ESL9322 and ESL9595).
  • Page 51 Unpacking and Moving the Library Figure 4–22: Storing the shipping restraints (ESL9322 and ESL9595) 2. Slide the two ramp extensions into their shipping position on top of the pallet. 3. Secure the ramp extensions with the foam block. 4. Re-insert the wooden bar into its brackets on the pallet. 5.

  • Page 52: Leveling The Library

    8. If necessary, repeat steps 3 and 4 until all four top edges of the library are level. NOTE: You can now configure the library for normal operation. Refer to the hp StorageWorks ESL9000 Series Tape Library Reference Guide for more information.

  • Page 53: Reinstalling The Gripper Restraint

    Unpacking and Moving the Library Reinstalling the Gripper Restraint If the library is to be moved to a different location, use this procedure to re-install the gripper restraint: NOTE: To relocate the library or prepare it for shipment, see Chapter 5, “Relocation.” 1.

  • Page 55: Relocation

    Relocation This chapter explains how to relocate the HP StorageWorks ESL9000 Series Tape Library. As used in this chapter, the term relocate means either to ship the library or simply move it to a nearby location (for example, from one area in a building to another).

  • Page 56: Checking The New Installation Site

    “Crating the Library.” NOTE: These procedures require the original packing materials of the library. If you do not have the original packing materials, contact your hp sales representative. CAUTION: Relocating or shipping the library without proper packing materials can result in damage to library components.

  • Page 57: Removing Tape Cartridges

    Relocation Removing Tape Cartridges To remove tape cartridges: 1. Stop all library operation. a. Press the Standby button on the control panel. This places the library off-line after the completion of any currently executing operations. When the library is off-line, the control panel displays System Off-line. b.

  • Page 58: Disconnecting Library Cables

    Relocation NOTE: More than one technician might be required to assist this operation. 5. Attach the shipping plate that protects the load port (see Figure 5-1). The load port is located in the right door of the library. a. Attach the shipping plate and cardboard to the load port. b.

  • Page 59: Crating The Library

    Relocation Crating the Library Use this section: • If you need to ship the library to the new site. • If you need to transport the library by forklift or similar means. If you are moving the library within a facility, see “Preparing the Library for Operation,”...
  • Page 60 Relocation 3. Secure the library (see Figure 5-2). a. Place the shipping bag over the library, and secure it into place. b. Remove the ramp sections from the pallet and slide them into the center section. c. Insert the foam block between the bottom of the library and the pallet. d.
  • Page 61 Relocation Back System System Over Overvie view Over Overvie view Forwar Forward Off-line Off-line Tape Tapes apes Home Home Standb Standby Drive Status Drive Status Operator Operator Load Load Por ort Ready Ready BL BLT T 581 Ready Ready Activity Activity Service vice...

  • Page 62: Preparing The Library For Operation

    Relocation Preparing the Library for Operation After relocating the library, refer to the hp StorageWorks ESL9000 Series Tape Library Reference Guide to: • Close the library doors and access panels • Connect the host workstations 5–8 ESL9000 Series Tape Library Unpacking and Relocating Guide...
  • Page 63 Index crating the library 5–5 applications names, convention defined v authorized reseller viii designating diagnostic workstations 3–2 host 3–2 belt clamp 4–20 dialog box names, convention defined v box top cover 4–5 document button names, convention defined v conventions v buttons documentation, related v Standby 5–3...
  • Page 64 Index re-installing the gripper restraint 4–27 related documentation v help, obtaining vii relocation horizontal axis 4–18 crating the library 5–5 horizontal carriage assembly 4–18 4–19 4–23 disconnecting library cables 5–4 horizontal carriage restraint 4–19 installing internal packing materials 5–3 removing 4–19 preparing for 5–2 horizontal carriage restraint screws 4–19 preparing for operation 5–8...
  • Page 65 Index excessive weight symbol, defined vii hot surface symbol, defined vi variables, convention defined v multiple power source symbol, defined vi vertical axis 4–18 network interface connection symbol, vertical carriage assembly 4–18 4–23 defined vi locating 4–18 rack stability vii vertical carriage restraint 4–23 symbol and definition v removing 4–23...

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