Scalar i500 User’s Guide iii
Contents
Preface 1
Chapter 1 Description 10
Intelligent Storage............................................................................................ 11
Library Configuration..................................................................................... 11
Modules............................................................................................................. 15
Control Module......................................................................................... 16
Expansion Modules.................................................................................. 16
Stackability ................................................................................................ 16
Front Panel Components ................................................................................ 18
Access Door ............................................................................................... 19
I/E Station ................................................................................................. 19
Operator Panel .......................................................................................... 19
Front Power Button .................................................................................. 20
Back Panel Components ................................................................................. 20
Rear Power Switches................................................................................ 22
Power System............................................................................................ 22
Library Control Blade .............................................................................. 24
Fibre-Channel Input/Output Blades..................................................... 26
Robotic System and Barcode Scanner........................................................... 29
Tape Drive Support ......................................................................................... 30
Library Features............................................................................................... 31