User manual QUALSTAR RLS-8500 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION REV A

[. . . ] A Copyright Notice Copyright© 2010 by Qualstar Corporation -- All Rights Reserved Information contained in this document is copyrighted by Qualstar Corporation. It is intended for use by Qualstar's customers and prospective customers to evaluate, integrate, operate and maintain Qualstar products. Customers and prospective customers may reproduce this document as needed for these uses. Reproduction in whole or in part for any other use or by any other party is prohibited without prior written permission from Qualstar Corporation. [. . . ] Under this configuration, while the door is open, the RLS can respond to a host interface command with a busy status, a not ready status or it can accept the command and wait for door closure to complete the command. Figure 2-2 I/O Port Extended 511001 Rev. A Product Description 2-5 2. 5. 2. 3 Security The storage matrix may be secured with a key operated lock as well as electronically. Even when unlocked by the key, the storage slots cannot be opened if a host computer has commanded the RLS to prevent media removal. When unlocked by the key and allowed by the host, the storage slots may be accessed via a Quick Menu command. 2. 5. 2. 4 Power Switch and Indicator The library's power status is indicated by a green LED power indicator that illuminates when the power is applied. Standby/Soft-power is controlled by a switch located adjacent to the power indicator on the front of the library. The primary power for the library is controlled by a rocker switch located on the rear panel. 2. 5. 3 Rear Panel Components Control Electronics Expansion Card Slots Power Supply Modules Tape Drives Power Inlet and Switch Figure 2-3 Rear Panel Details 2. 5. 3. 1 N+1 Power Option The RLS-8500 has a distributed power system. Up to four power supply modules (PSM) accommodate a range of power requirements. This reduces the stress on the individual power supplies and greatly extends their service life. When the N+1 option is installed, the library will continue to operate if one module fails. The library and tape drives will continue to function, uninterrupted by the failure and subsequent replacement of the failed PSM. A green "power good" LED indicates that a PSM is operating properly. A failed PSM causes an alarm condition that will result in e-mail notification by the Q-Link remote library manager. 2-6 Product Description 511001 Rev. The unit is powered from AC mains of 100- to 240-volts, 50 or 60 Hertz. Figure 2-4 The Power Supply Module (PSM) 2. 5. 4 Medium Changer Components I/O Port Tape Drives Robotics Storage Slots Figure 2-5 RLS Components 511001 Rev. A Product Description 2-7 2. 5. 4. 1 Storage Slots Each RLS-8500 model utilizes a left and right fixed matrix of storage slots (up to 60 cartridges on the right side and 54 on the left). The storage matrices may be removed from the unit for bulk loading or removal of cartridges. Figure 2-6 Left Storage Matrix Extended 2. 5. 4. 2 Tape Drives The RLS-8500 Series library accommodates up to five tape drives. The drives are housed in plug-in drive carriers that may be installed or removed while the other drives within the unit are operating. A microprocessor in the drive carrier communicates with the tape drive via its supervisory port to ascertain its model, serial number and operational status. This information is immediately uploaded to the executive processor and is available to the host computer whenever a new drive is plugged-in. The drive's world-wide name is set to the RLS menu values as soon as power is applied. Any tape drive may be inserted or removed while the others are running. Blank filler panels must be installed at each vacant tape drive location. RLS-8500 Series Tape Drive Assembly Figure 2-7 Tape Drive Assembly 2-8 Product Description 511001 Rev. A 2. 5. 4. 3 Robotics The RLS-8500 utilizes a four-axis robotic cartridge handling system that moves cartridges between the storage slots and the tape drives. [. . . ] Affected subassemblies must be disposed of appropriately. 5-2 Agency Compliance 511001 Rev. A 6. Performance Specifications Table 6-1 lists the Average Time to pick a cartridge from its storage location and place it in a drive, or pick a cartridge from a drive and return it to its storage location. 6. 1 Data Cartridge Handling Times MODEL RLS-8500 AVERAGE TIME 7. 5 seconds Table 6-1 Cartridge Handling Times 6. 2 Scan All Barcodes In Table 6-2, the Typical Time values are the times required to scan a full complement of data cartridges. This assumes all cartridges are bar-coded and that no retries are needed. Scanning of barcode labels will not commence for 25 seconds after power is turned on. MODEL RLS-8500 TYPICAL TIME 149 seconds Table 6-2 Barcode Scanning Times 511001 Rev. [. . . ]