Quantum Audio Network Card 3A Series User Guide

SuperLoader 3A Series  
SuperLoader™ 3A Series  
Quick Start Guide  
Contents  
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Choosing a Location.......................... 1  
Preparing for the Installation........... 2  
Providing Necessary Tools ............. 2  
Taking ESD Precautions ................. 3  
Preparing for Rack Mounting ........ 3  
Unpacking the Autoloader................ 4  
Checking Accessories ..................... 5  
Rack Mounting the Autoloader........ 6  
Autoloader Panel Overviews........... 12  
Connecting Ethernet  
and Power Cables......................... 13  
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The Quantum SuperLoader™ 3A Series autoloader is an automated  
storage and retrieval device with an integrated A-Series tape drive and up  
to two tape magazines holding up to eight cartridges each. It has a built-in  
FTP server and Web interface.  
After the Installation....................... 14  
For more information, see the SuperLoader 3A Series User’s Guide  
(PN 81-81643) and the A-Series FTP File Server User’s Guide (PN 81-81800) on  
the documentation CD provided with your autoloader.  
This quick start guide uses the following conventions:  
Note: Notes emphasize important information related to the main  
topic.  
Caution: Cautions indicate potential hazards to equipment and are  
included to prevent damage to equipment.  
Warning: Warnings indicate potential hazards to personal safety and  
are included to prevent injury.  
This document explains how to unpack the SuperLoader 3A Series  
autoloader and install it in a standard 19-inch rack.  
Choosing a Location  
The autoloader is designed to fit in a standard 19-inch rack using either the  
long or short brackets (depending on the depth of the rack). The autoloader  
uses standard rack mounting hardware.  
Note: It is recommended that you review this entire document prior to  
beginning the installation.  
 
SuperLoader 3A Series  
Some components within the autoloader contain static-sensitive parts. To avoid damaging  
these parts while performing installation procedures, always observe the following  
precautions:  
Taking ESD Precautions  
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Ensure that the work area is free from conditions that could cause electrostatic  
discharge (ESD).  
Discharge static electricity from your body by touching a known grounded surface,  
such as your computer's metal chassis.  
Keep the autoloader turned off during all installation procedures.  
Use an antistatic wrist strap.  
Keep static-sensitive parts in their original shipping containers until ready for  
installation. Look for the ESD sticker to identify static sensitive parts.  
Avoid touching connectors and other components.  
Note: Dry climates and cold-weather heating environments have lower relative  
humidity and are more likely to produce static electricity.  
Preparing for Rack  
Mounting  
The autoloader can be rack mounted by attaching it directly to stationary cabinet rails.  
Take the following general safety steps before beginning the rack-mount installation.  
1 Lower the cabinet feet.  
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2 Extend the cabinet anti-tip device, if available.  
Note: An anti-tip device may be extendable legs or similar equipment used to  
stabilize the cabinet. This anti-tip equipment is to help avoid over-  
balancing the cabinet when installing or removing equipment.  
3 Ensure that the cabinet and all rack mounted equipment have a reliable ground  
connection.  
4 Verify that the total current of all rack mounted components (including the  
autoloader) will not exceed the current rating of the power distribution unit or outlet  
receptacles.  
5 Secure the help of at least one other person. At least two people are required to safely  
install the autoloader into a rack cabinet.  
Warning: Failure to take these safety steps may result in personal injury or  
equipment damage.  
Preparing for the Installation  
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SuperLoader™ 3A Series Quick Start Guide  
Caution: Do not remove the top cover of the autoloader during the installation  
process. Removing the top cover could result in damage to the  
autoloader.  
Unpacking the Autoloader  
Before you begin, clear a desk or table so that you can unpack the autoloader.  
The SuperLoader 3A Series Quick Start Guide has all the necessary information to unpack  
and inspect your autoloader correctly.  
You also need to select an open 2U computer rack location near the server that will host  
the autoloader.  
Caution: If the room in which you are working differs from the temperature in  
which the autoloader was shipped or stored by 15° C (30° F) or more, let  
the autoloader acclimate to the surrounding environment for at least 12  
hours before removing it from the shipping carton.  
Caution: If your unit was ordered as a one-magazine autoloader, be sure to remove  
the plastic shipping insert from the magazine bay before connecting or  
operating your autoloader. Insert either a magazine or a magazine blank  
into the bay. The autoloader will not function without both magazine bays  
equipped with either a magazine or a magazine blank.  
Carefully unpack and inspect your new SuperLoader 3A Series autoloader by doing the  
following:  
1 Inspect the shipping box for damage. If you notice any damage, report it to the  
shipping company immediately.  
2 Open the shipping box and remove the accessories package. Set the accessories  
package aside for now.  
3 Lift the autoloader and padding out of the box and place it on the work surface, top  
facing up. Do not set the autoloader on either end or sides.  
4 Carefully remove the shipping padding from the left and right sides of the  
autoloader. Then remove the bag from the autoloader.  
5 Remove the foam insert from the magazine bay of the autoloader. Save the packing  
materials in case you need to move or ship the autoloader in the future.  
Note: If the cover must be taken off, there are 26 screws that need to be removed.  
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Unpacking the Autoloader  
 
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The following accessories are shipped with the SuperLoader 3A Series autoloader:  
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Checking Accessories  
SuperLoader 3A Series Quick Start Guide  
Ethernet cable  
Hardware to rack mount the autoloader (see figure 1)  
Four autoloader brackets (two long and two short to accommodate different rack  
depths)  
Two support brackets  
Two sets (decimal and metric) of four support bracket 10-32 x 1/4 inch button  
head screws (two per support bracket)  
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TORX L-Key drivers (T8 and T10)  
Power cable  
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Documentation CD containing all of the documentation in Adobe Portable  
Document Format (PDF)  
Bar code labels  
You will also need the following parts that were shipped with your rack:  
Eight clip nuts  
Eight rack screws  
Figure 1 Rack Mount  
Hardware  
Support brackets  
(74-60605-01)  
Short autoloader  
brackets (72-A225-A)  
Long autoloader  
brackets (72-A226-A)  
Support bracket screws  
72-A348-A (4) or 90-60227-50 (4)  
Unpacking the Autoloader  
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SuperLoader™ 3A Series Quick Start Guide  
Rack Mounting the Autoloader  
This section provides the steps for attaching the autoloader directly to the stationary rails  
of a rack. Refer to table 1 for information on common rack hole types.  
Table 1 Rack Hole Types  
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Description  
Square rack holes are the most  
common type of rack holes.  
They can accept either cage  
nuts which mount from the back  
of the rail or clip nuts which clip  
on from the side of the rack rail.  
Cage nut  
Clip nut  
Through holes require clip nuts  
to accept mounting hardware.  
Clip nut  
Threaded holes require neither  
cage or clip nuts to accept  
mounting hardware.  
Note: The rails within the rack have a hole pattern that repeats throughout the rail.  
1 Install two clip nuts, 1.75 in. (44.45 mm) apart, onto each of the four rails of the rack,  
making sure that you install each pair of clip nuts at exactly the same level (see  
figure 2).  
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Rack Mounting the Autoloader  
 
SuperLoader 3A Series  
Figure 2 Installing Two Clip  
Nuts  
Rail  
Rail  
Clip nut  
Outer covers  
of the rack  
1.75 in  
(44.45 mm)  
Rail  
Clip nut  
2 Select the long or short autoloader brackets (depending on the depth of the rack), and  
then attach them to the rear of the autoloader (see figure 3). Use the long autoloader  
brackets (72-A226-A) when the distance from the front mounting rail to the rear  
mounting rail is less than 30.25 in. (76.84 cm). Otherwise, use the short autoloader  
brackets (72-A225-A).  
Rack Mounting the Autoloader  
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SuperLoader™ 3A Series Quick Start Guide  
Figure 3 Attaching Autoloader  
Brackets  
Autoloader  
Screws (10-32 x 1/4 only)  
Autoloader bracket  
3 Using rack screws, attach a support bracket to the clip nuts on each rear rail (see  
figure 4.)  
Note: Be sure to attach the support brackets correctly; the side of the bracket with  
only two holes should be secured to the rail.  
Tighten the screws just enough to hold the support brackets firmly against the rail  
while still allowing the support bracket to be slightly shifted by hand. This shifting  
will help facilitate the engagement of autoloader brackets as the autoloader is  
installed in the rack. You will fully tighten the screws in step 8.  
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Rack Mounting the Autoloader  
 
SuperLoader 3A Series  
Figure 4 Attaching Support  
Brackets  
Clip nuts  
Support bracket  
Rack screws  
Rear rail in rack  
Outer cover of rack  
4 With the help of a second installer, insert the autoloader into the rack so that the  
autoloader brackets slide into corresponding support brackets on the rear rails and  
the tabs at the front of the autoloader align flush with the clip nuts on the front rails  
(see figure 5).  
Caution: Do not release the front end of the autoloader until it can be secured to  
the rack.  
Rack Mounting the Autoloader  
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SuperLoader™ 3A Series Quick Start Guide  
Figure 5 Sliding Autoloader  
into Rack  
Autoloader bracket  
Support bracket  
5 While the other installer holds the front end of the autoloader, secure the front end of  
the autoloader to the rack using four rack screws (two per tab) as shown in figure 6.  
Tighten the screws just enough to secure the autoloader to the front rails.  
Figure 6 Front Alignment  
Front rail  
Autoloader  
(front)  
Rack screws  
Tab (one per side)  
6 Install four screws (two per side) to secure the support brackets to the autoloader  
brackets (see figure 7).  
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Rack Mounting the Autoloader  
 
SuperLoader 3A Series  
Figure 7 Connecting Support  
Brackets  
Support bracket  
Autoloader bracket  
Screws  
7 Verify that the autoloader is level. Adjust as needed.  
8 When the autoloader is level, tighten all screws securing the autoloader to the rack.  
This includes the following:  
Four screws securing the autoloader tabs to the front rails.  
Four screws securing the support brackets to the rear rails.  
Four screws securing the autoloader brackets to the support brackets.  
Rack Mounting the Autoloader  
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SuperLoader™ 3A Series Quick Start Guide  
Autoloader Panel Overviews  
The front panel allows you to configure the autoloader, enter commands, and obtain  
status information.  
Figure 8 Front Panel Overview  
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4
5
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Power switch  
Mailslot  
Front panel LEDs  
Front panel LCD screen  
Function keys  
Left magazine (or blank)  
Right magazine (or blank)  
The Ethernet ports on the back panel allow you to connect to the A-Series tape drive FTP  
file server and to the autoloader remote management interface.  
Figure 9 Back Panel Overview  
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3
4
5
A-Series tape drive FTP file server Ethernet port  
Fan vent  
Power connector  
Autoloader remote management Ethernet port  
Power switch  
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Autoloader Panel Overviews  
 
SuperLoader 3A Series  
Connecting Ethernet and Power Cables  
To connect the Ethernet and power cables to the autoloader, follow these steps:  
1 Attach one end of the Ethernet cable (included in the accessory kit) to the tape drive  
Ethernet port on the back panel of the autoloader.  
2 Attach the other end of the Ethernet cable to your host network port or router.  
3 Attach the female connector of the power cable to the power connector on the back  
panel of the autoloader.  
4 Plug in the power cable to the nearest properly grounded power outlet, then turn on  
the power switch on the back panel of the autoloader.  
Caution: Whenever you power cycle the autoloader, allow 10 seconds before  
turning the power back on. The power supply requires at least two to  
three seconds for the capacitors to discharge. This ensures a complete  
system reset on power down and may avoid system errors.  
5 Turn on the autoloader by setting the power switch on the back panel to the ON  
position and pressing the power switch on the front panel. Check the LCD screen to  
make sure the autoloader is receiving power. If it is not, check the power connections  
and your power source.  
During the Power-on Self Test (POST), both LEDs are illuminated briefly, followed by  
only the Ready/Activity LED flashing. When the initialization sequence is complete,  
the LCD screen displays the Home screen.  
Note: The autoloader will not complete the initialization sequence unless both  
tape magazine openings are properly closed. You can use two magazines  
or one magazine and one magazine blank.  
Note: When the SuperLoader 3A Series is powered up, it undergoes a media  
inventory. Each tape cartridge in the autoloader is inserted into the  
A-Series tape drive and inventoried. Depending upon the number of  
cartridges in each magazine and the amount of content or data on each  
cartridge, the media cartridge inventory may take up to forty minutes.  
Connecting Ethernet and Power Cables  
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SuperLoader™ 3A Series Quick Start Guide  
After the Installation  
From the front panel of the autoloader, use the menus to set the IP address (DHCP or  
Static), Subnet Mask (if required), Gateway (if required), SNMP Server (optional), and  
Time Server (optional).  
The default IP address is 192.168.20.128.  
The default login and password for the On-board Remote Manager is guest and guest.  
For detailed information on the setup, operation, and administration of your system  
(including accessing and using the FTP file server), see the SuperLoader 3A Series User’s  
Guide (PN 81-81643) and the A-Series FTP File Server User’s Guide (PN 81-81800) on the  
documentation CD provided with your autoloader.  
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