Spectra Logic T-Series Spectra T50e Quick Start Guide

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Quick Start Guide
Unpack and
Verify the
Components
Install the
Library
Remove the
Shipping
Key
L
Install the
Tape Drive
Connect the
Cables
1
2
Rack-mount Installation Refer to the Spectra T50e Rack-mount Kit Installation Instructions supplied in the Spectra T50e Documentation Kit.
Tabletop Installation You do not need to remove the brackets.
Important! Lift the library only by the two sides—not by the front and back. Do
not stack items on top of the library, as they can restrict robot movement.
1. Carefully place the library on its side, but do not damage the bracket.
2.Remove the paper backing from the feet and install as shown.
3.Place the library on a level surface in a well ventilated location.
1. Remove the tape securing the shipping key.
2.Pull the key straight up and out of the library.
3.Place the tape back over the opening in the top of the library.
4.Store the key in the tab at the back of the library.
5. Remove the tape securing the flash card.
6.Gently push the card in to ensure that it is fully seated.
Install the tape drives from bottom to top starting with drive bay 1.
1. Remove the tape drive from its protective packaging.
2.Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the screws securing the cover
plate (or plates), as needed. Important! Do not leave openings uncovered.
3.Remove the plate and store it and the screws for future use.
4.While supporting the bottom of the drive sled, slide it into the
empty drive bay. Push the drive sled in until it fits flush against
the chassis and tighten the finger screws.
Refer to the Spectra T50e Tape Drive Installation Instructions for
additional information.
SCSI
Note: Do not mix full-height and half-height tape drives in the
library. Do not daisy-chain LTO-4 SCSI tape drives.
1. Connect SCSI cables to the tape drives, as shown.
2.Terminate as follows:
 LTO-3—terminate if it is the last device on the SCSI bus
 LTO-4—terminate the second connector (do not daisy-chain)
3.Connect the other end of the cable to the host computer.
Fibre Channel
1. Remove the protective plugs from the optical connector.
2.Insert one end of the cable into the tape drive (either port).
3.Connect the other end of the cable into the HBA or switch.
Note: See the Spectra T50e User Guide for information about
dual-port tape drives.
Power Connect the power cord to the library and to an outlet.
Note: If you purchased an optional redundant power supply, refer
to the Spectra T50e Power Supply Installation Instructions for
information about installing it in the library.
Ethernet Connect the Ethernet cable to the library and to the host.
Power cord Documentation
Rubber feet
Half Height (HH) tape drive sled* -or- Full Height (FH) tape drive sled* Rack-mount kit
Ethernet cable
set
* The tape drives, the (optional) redundant power
supply, and the library may ship and arrive separately.
Documentation
Open This First
1
Access bottom
Attach feet
2
Bottom of library
Alignment
mark (6x)
Do not set
the library on
1
the bracket.
Important! If you remove the bracket, replace the
black screw; do not replace the silver screw.
Warning! The library weighs approximately 34.4 lb. Two people are
needed to move or lift the library.
German: Die Bebliothek hat ein Gewicht vonungefähr 15,6 kg. Zwei
Personen ind notwendig, zu verschieben oder Aufhebung der Bibliothek.
1
Remove tape
3
4
Remove key
Replace tape
2
Store key
Important! Lift
only by two sides.
5
Remove tape
Push card in
6
2
Remove screws
1
4
Remove plate
Install tape drive
Remove tape drive
3
from packaging
(remove two plates
for each full-height
Finger screw
tape drive)
2
3
4
SCSI
Fibre Channel
Ethernet
1
Remove plugs
3
Connect FC
To Host or switch
2
2
Term inate
Connect SCSI
1
Power
To Host
3
P
E
Two half-height SCSI
tape drives shown.

Spectra Logic T-Series Spectra T50e Specifications

General

Category	Tape Library
Tape Technology	LTO
Drive Slots	2
Number of Slots	50
Interface	SAS
RAID Support	No
Connectivity	SAS
Operating System Compatibility	Windows, Linux
Supported Media	LTO-7, LTO-8
Power Supply	Dual redundant power supplies
Encryption	Yes, AES 256-bit encryption
Form Factor	Rack-mountable
Number of Drives	Up to 2