Quantum AML/2 User's Guide

The AML/2 Library

Planning Guide

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Contents

Introduction

Intended Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Associated Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Description

System Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

AML/2 Hardware Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

AML Management Unit (AMU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

AMU Hardware Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

AMU Software Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

AMU Basic Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Robot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Track Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Storage Segment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Quadro Tower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

AMU Control Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Robot Control Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

Tower Control Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

Universal Drive Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11

Manual Insert/Eject Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

AML/2 Software Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

Mainframe Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

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Open System Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Distributed AML Server (DAS) Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Specification

Physical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Performance Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Clean Room Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Vibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

Dust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

Dirt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

Regulatory Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Media Quantity Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

Floor Electrical Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

Barcode Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

Standard Drives Supported by ADIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

Configuration

System Heights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Storage Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Robot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Media Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Drive Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

Insert/Eject Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

Insert/Eject Handling Boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

Media Segments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

Universal Drive Cabinets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

Host Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

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Communication Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Special Engineering Request . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Customer System Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Survey

Customer and Installation Site Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

Physical Environment Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Customer Room Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

Site Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

Power Circuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

Telephone Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

Customer Building Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

Access Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

Additional Comments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10

Configuration Examples

Single Robot Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1

Actual Scenario

Vibration Scenario . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1

Dust Scenario . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2

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Figures

Figure 2-1

Figure 2-2

Figure 2-3

Figure 2-4

Figure 2-5

Figure 2-6

Figure 2-7

Figure 2-8

Figure 2-9

Figure 2-10

Figure 4-1

Figure 4-2

Figure 4-3

Figure 5-1

Figure 5-2

Figure A-1

Basic AML/2 Configuration: One Quadro Tower and One Robot 2-1

Robot Gripper with Barcode Scanner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Track Section Shown with Cable Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Quadro Tower - Side View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Single AML/2 Quadro Tower (Top View) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

AMU Control Cabinet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Robot Control Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

Tower Control Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

Universal Drive Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11

Insert/Eject Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

Customer AML/2 Configuration Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

Example AML/2 Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7

Cutout Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8

Room Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

Building Scale. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

AML/2 Dual Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1

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Tables

Table 3-1

Table 3-2

Table 3-3

Table 3-4

Table 3-5

Table 3-6

Table 3-7

Table A-1

Table A-2

Table A-3

AML/2 Component Physical Dimensions and Loading. . . . . . . . . 3-2

AML/2 Component Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

AML/2 Performance Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

AML/2 Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

AML/2 Regulatory Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

AML/2 Component Media Quantity Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

Standard Drives Supported by the AML/2 Library System. . . . . 3-11

AML/2 Two Robots with One Tower - 2.05M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1

AML/2 Two Robots with One Tower - 2.43M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3

AML/2 Two Robots with One Tower - 2.8 M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4 ix

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Introduction

This manual contains information that outlines the AML/2 library

1

. The topics discussed in this section of the manual are:

• Overview

• Intended Audience

• Organization

• Associated Documents

• Assistance

1-

Intended Audience

This manual is prepared for salespersons and prospective purchasers of the AML/2 library.

Organization

This publication contains chapters detailing the AML/2 library. The chapters include:

Chapter 1 Introduction - Describes the overview, intended audience, organization, associated documents, and where to acquire additional assistance.

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

System Description - Describes general information about the AML/2 library components.

System Specifications - Describes the physical and electrical specifications of the

AML/2 library components.

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

System Configuration - Describes the structure of the basic AML/2 library and optional components available for the

AML/2 library.

Survey Data - Provides space for planning physical, electrical, and environmental requirements. This information is required by the installation team.

1. AML/2 is a trademark of ADIC. Throughout the remainder of this document, we refer to the

AML/2 library as AML/2.

Intended Audience 1-1

Associated Documents

600043

600141

600300

600302

AML/2 Operator Guide

AML/2 Maintenance Guide

AML Hardware Configuration

Information

Product Order Information

Assistance

If questions cannot be solved with the aid of this document or the immediate salesperson, contact the AMASS Technical

Assistance Center (ATAC).

• United States 1-800-827-3822

• Germany +00.800.999.3822

• United Kingdom +00.800.999.3822

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Description

The ADIC Automated Media Library/2 (AML/2) is a fully automated, robotic media library that offers an enterprise

solution to data management and backup. Figure 2-1 shows

the AML/2 in its basic configuration.

Consult the appendix for additional configuration examples.

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Figure 2-1 Basic AML/2 Configuration: One Quadro Tower and One Robot

2-1

System Function

Major system components include the following items:

• Host

• AMU

• Controllers

The basic operational philosophy of the AML/2 centers on the host system which sends all commands to the rest of the system.

When the host software determines that a specific media library action is necessary, it creates the appropriate command string and sends it to the AMU for processing. The

AMU receives and interprets the host command, and then issues the appropriate command to the Robot and Storage

Segment Controller hardware.

After completing the movement actions, the Robot and

Storage Segment Controller Hardware return a status message to the AMU. When all Controller status messages are returned, the AMU reports the overall results to the host system.

AML/2 Hardware Components

The main hardware components of the AML/2 library are:

• AMU

• Robot

• Storage Segments

• Control and Drive Cabinets

• Manual Insert/Eject (I/E) Facility

• Modem (optional)

A description of each of these components is found in the following section.

AML Management Unit (AMU)

The AMU is the central interface of the AML/2 library, connecting the host computer to the robot system and the insert/eject unit. The AMU maintains a copy of the library drives and media information in a relational database. During normal operations, the host computer controls all functions of the AML/2 library. The AMU hardware and software components operate transparently.

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AMU Hardware Components

AMU hardware consists of the following components:

• computer with a color monitor, a mouse, and a keyboard

• Token Ring, Ethernet, or FDDI Adapter, 3270 emulation adapter

• RS232 control interface card

— and/or —

• CAN-Bus Adapter

AMU Software Components

The AMU software components are:

• OS/2 Operating System

• Personal Communication Manager TCP/IP

• Database Manager (DB/2)

• AMU Archive Management Software. For additional

information, refer to AML/2 Software Components on page

2-13.

• Distributed AML Server Software (DAS)

AMU Basic Functions

During normal operation in the “AUTO” mode, the host computer controls the system.

The AMU´s basic tasks are:

• host communication - interprets the incoming host commands and checks these commands for executability

• management of the archive catalog - saves the logical coordinates of the compartments, assigns the media to compartments and traces the status of compartments and drives

• conversion of logical coordinates into physical coordinates

• communication with the control units of the robots and storage towers

• provides operator interface for installation and service

• configuration (describes the specific structure of the system)

The AMU does not have access to the data content of the media.

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Note

The system

configuration has

available either one or two independently operated, separately tracked robots.

Robot

Media movements are performed by a robot equipped with a mixed-media gripper and a laser barcode scanner. See

Figure 2-2.

Typical movements include the following:

• moving media into and out of the library

• storing and retrieving media within the library

• mounting and dismounting media from drive units

• scanning media barcode labels.

Mixed-media components of the robot system include:

• Gripper

• Laser barcode scanner

• Robot Y Axis platform

• Robot X Axis column

• rho 3 robot control

• Robot Circular Axis platform

Figure 2-2 Robot Gripper with Barcode Scanner

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Track Section

The robot travels on track sections that measure 3’ 8” in length. A minimum of three track sections are required for each storage system because home position hard stops are

located 5’3” from the home end of the track. Figure 2-3 shows

a track section with cable chain.

Figure 2-3 Track Section Shown with Cable Chain

Storage Segment

The primary storage device for media on the

AML/2 is the Quadro Tower. Each unit is described next.


Quadro Tower

The Quadro Tower provides the maximum media storage density with the minimum floor space required for a library system. The AML/2 can be configured with a maximum of

nine Quadro Towers. See Figure 2-4.

Figure 2-4 Quadro Tower - Side View

Quadro Tower Capacity

Each Quadro Tower consists of:

• eight storage surfaces within the main rotating tower

• 24 additional storage surfaces called segments, arrayed between four independent rotating auxiliary- or subtowers.

The number of available positions per row depends on the media type.

Each Quadro Tower can store the following number of cartridges according to its height:

• 3 840 cartridges 3590 (2.05 m/6’ 8-3/4” high)

• 4 800 cartridges 3590 (2.43 m/7’ 11-11/16” high)

• 5 760 cartridges 3590 (2.80 m/9’ 2-3/4” high) in approximately 5 m

2

/ 54 ft

2

floor surface area.

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Figure 2-5 Single AML/2 Quadro Tower (Top View)

The average time to retrieve and mount a cassette is between

2.5 and 6 seconds. The Quadro Tower’s performance is optimized through weight reduction of moving components and the use of composite materials. Computer-directed servo mechanisms control the movement of the main tower and its

auxiliary towers. Figure 2-5 shows a top view of the Quadro

Tower.


AMU Control Cabinet

The AMU Control Cabinet houses the electronics that link the

host computer to the rest of the system. See Figure 2-6.

The control cabinet contains the following items:

• AMU with monitor/keyboard

• Power supply

• Power distribution panel

• Connector panel

• Dual AMU (optional)

Figure 2-6 AMU Control Cabinet

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Robot Control Cabinet

The Robot Control Cabinet houses the electronics which control the robotics of the AML/2. The AMU sends commands to this unit, and status is returned to the AMU. See

Figure 2-7.

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Figure 2-7 Robot Control Cabinet


Tower Control Cabinet

The Tower Control Cabinet houses the electronics which control the circular movement of the Quadro Tower.

Commands are received from the AMU and status is returned to the AMU. One Tower Control Unit can control up to three

Quadro Towers. See Figure 2-8.

Figure 2-8 Tower Control Cabinet

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Universal Drive Cabinet

The Universal Cabinet contains drive units and optional drive

controllers. See Figure 2-9.

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Figure 2-9 Universal Drive Cabinet


Manual Insert/Eject Unit

Media are inserted into the AML/2 system and ejected through the Insert/Eject Unit. The operator loads media from the outside into removable magazines. The capacity of the removable magazines is determined by the type of media.

The I/E unit incorporates a media depository that stores unidentified volumes, defective media, and used cleaning cartridges.

The I/E unit consists of either two or four handling boxes

located behind the access door. Figure 2-10 shows the Insert/

Eject Unit.

Figure 2-10 Insert/Eject Unit

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AML/2 Software Components

ADIC software controls all functions in the AML/2, making automated data backup possible while operating simultaneously with the host system. ADIC software automatically receives messages, coordinates tasks, manages and updates the library database, and provides recovery from media errors.

ADIC software can be tailored specifically for use with different library configurations. In addition, it can be reconfigured to accommodate an expanding library system.

Software access to media libraries is implemented through the

UNIX virtual file system layer.

Mainframe Support

The ADIC software supports the following mainframe sytems:

• BS 2000: FSC Software ROBAR

• TANDEM: Twinsoft, TwinATL

• MVS: ADIC HACC/MVS (Europe only)

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AML/2 Software Components 2-13

2-14 Description

Open System Support

Distributed AML Server (DAS)

Software

DAS software operates with both client and server components. The server software modules support the OS/2 operating system platform, and the client software modules support UNIX/Windows operating system platforms. They communicate from the UNIX/Windows clients to the OS/2

DAS server (AMU controller PC) across a TCP/IP connected network.

DAS allows client systems to request actions on selected media within the AML system. DAS performs the following requested actions:

• mounts media in a driver

• dismounts media from a drive

• inserts media into the library

• ejects media from the library

Requirements to support DAS software are platform dependent.

This interface is supported by the ADIC software products:

• StorNext Management Suite

• AMASS

• VolServ

This interface is also supported by other backkup and archiving applications through other vendors:

• Veritas Netbackup

• SUN SAM-FS

• Legato Networker

• HP Data Protector (Omniback II)

• IBM TSM (with Gresham EDT Software)

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Specification

This section contains information about the following aspects of the AML/2 library:

• Physical Specifications

• Dimensions

• Inside the crate

• Outside of the crate

• Planning for System Arrival

• Dock space

• Hardware

• Unpacking

• Assembly Location

• Tools

• Weight

• Construction Requirements for the AML/2 System

• Fire Extinguishing System / Flooding

• Electrical Specifications

• Performance Specifications

• Environmental Specification

• Regulatory Specifications

• Media Quantity Specifications

• Flooring Requirements

• Barcode Requirements

• Standard Drives Supported by ADIC Storage Systems

3-

3-1

Physical Specifications

Dimensions

Table 3-1 provides information for the physical size, weight

and loading of ALM/2 library components.

Table 3-1

Height

AML/2 Component Physical Dimensions and Loading

Width Depth Maximum Wt.

Floor Load Point Load a

6.08 ft

1.85 m

2.00 ft

0.61 m

AMU Control Cabinet

2.00 ft

0.61 m

549.78 lb

249.90 kg

137.34 lb/ft

671.59 kg/ m

2

2

78 lb/in

2

5.48 k/cm

2

6.08 ft

1.85 m

2.00 ft

0.61 m

Robot Control Cabinet

2.00 ft

0.61 m

549.78 lb

249.90 kg

137.34 lb/ft

671.59 kg/ m

2

2

78 lb./in

2

5.48 kg/cm

2

6.08 ft

1.85 m

2.00 ft

0.61 m

Tower Control Cabinet

2.00 ft

0.61 m

549.78 lb

249.90 kg

137.34 lb/ft

671.59 kg/ m

2

2

78 lb/in

2

5.48 kg/cm

2

N/A 3.41 ft

1.04 m

Track Sections

3.67 in

1.12 m

329.34 lb

149.70 kg

26.30 lb/ft

128.63 kg/ m

2

2

46.7 lb/in

2

3.28 kg/cm

2

6.72 ft

2.05 m

7.97 ft

2.43 m

1.31 ft

0.40 m

1.31 ft

0.40 m

6.72 ft/2.05 m Robot

1.31 ft

0.40 m

704 lb

320 kg

7.97 ft/2.43 m Robot

1.31 ft

0.40 m

770 lb

350 kg

408.98 lb/ft

2000 kg/m

447.32 lb/ft

2

2187.50 kg/ m

2

2

2

N/A

N/A

9.18 ft

2.80 m

1.31 ft

0.40 m

9.18 ft/2.80 m Robot

1.31 ft

0.40 m

836 lb

380 k

485.67 lb/ft

2375 kg/m

2

2

N/A

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Table 3-1

Height

6.89 ft

2.10 m

6.72 ft

2.05 m

7.97 ft

2.43 m

9.18 ft

2.80 m

6.56 ft

2.00 m

AML/2 Component Physical Dimensions and Loading

Width Depth Maximum Wt.

Floor Load Point Load a

2.62 ft

0.80 m

7.33 ft

2.24 m

7.33 ft

2.24 m

1.65 ft

0.50 m

352 lb

160 kg

6.72 ft/2.05 m Quadro Tower

81.80 lb/ft

2

400 kg/m

2

7.33 ft

2.24 m

I/E Unit

71720 lb

3260 kg

133.46 lb/ft

2

652.62 kg/ m

2


7.33 ft

2.24 m

7920 lb

3600 kg

147.37 lb/ft

2

720.69 kg/ m

2

N/A

N/A

1017 lb/in

71.50 kg/cm

1124 lb/in

2

2

79.02 kg/cm

2

2

7.33 ft

2.24 m


7.33 ft

2.24 m

8668 lb

3940 kg

161.29 lb/ft

2

788.75 kg/ m

2

1229 lb/in

2

86.40 kg/cm

1.97 ft

0.60 m

Universal Drive Cabinet

2.62 ft

0.80 m

990 lb

450 kg

191.71 lb/ft

2

937.50 kg/ m

2

140 lb/in a. Calculated with 3-1/8" diameter round foot located in normal floor configuration under towers or flat surfaces.

2

9.48 kg/cm

2

2

Electrical Specifications

Table 3-2 lists the basic electrical specifications for the

components of the AML/2 library.

Table 3-2

Device

AMU Control

Cabinet

Robot Control

Cabinet

AML/2 Component Electrical Specifications

Voltage

208 VAC

3 phase

208 VAC

1 phase kVA

1.2

0.8

AMP

1.2

1.9

BTU

762

1219

Receptacle

L21-20R

AMU Control

Cabinet

Electrical Specifications 3-3

Table 3-2

Device

Tower Control

Cabinet

Manual I/E

Facility

Robot

AML/2 Component Electrical Specifications (Continued)

Voltage

208 VAC

1 phase

208 VAC

1 phase kVA

0.4

0.01

AMP

1.9

0.05

BTU

1219

30

Quadro Tower

0.8

0.2

0.5

0.14

305

91

Receptacle

AMU Control

Cabinet

AMU Control

Cabinet

Robot Control

Cabinet

Tower

Control

Cabinet

Linear Rack

Robot Track

Section

Universal Drive

Cabinet (no drive)

Universal Drive

Cabinet (no drive)

208 VAC

1 phase

120 VAC

1 phase

0.01

0.01

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

0.05

0.05

30

30

L6-15R

L5-15R

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Performance Specifications

Table 3-3 lists performance specifications for the

AML/2 library. Actions refer to ”PUT,“ ”GET,“ and ”LOOK.“

Table 3-3 AML/2 Performance Specifications

Avg Actions per Hour

300

Peak Actions per Hour

400

Avg Time to

Present Media

2.5 seconds

Max Time to

Present Media

6 seconds

Pick Time

3 seconds

Environmental Specifications

Table 3-4 lists xxxx” “environmental specifications for the

AML/2 library.

Table 3-4

Temperature

Minimum to Maximum:

60° - 90° F (16° - 32° C)

Recommended:

70° - 75° F (21° - 24° C)

AML/2 Environmental Specifications

Humidity

Minimum to Maximum:

15 - 75 percent

Recommended:

45 -65 percent

No limit

Altitude

Clean Room Specification

The following items can cause damage when present in excess. The most vulnerable component in the AML configuration is the tape drive and media.

• Vibration

• Dust

• Dirt

Performance Specifications 3-5

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3-6 Specification

Vibration

Significant vibration (high amplitude) occurring while drives are writing will result in drives having to rewrite data, thereby reducing individual cartridge capacity and overall throughput. Vibration during reading will slow the data rate, due to retries, but will have no effect on cartridge capacity.

Low amplitude vibration of short duration will not affect the robot/library. Cartridges in their storage slots will not have problems with vibration. The vibration of a mortar drill will not be a problem. The vibration of a jackhammer may introduce problems if located beside a drive cabinet.

The robot is far less susceptible to vibration. The amplitude would have to be very large before the gripper would have targeting accuracy problems.

Dust

The AML will not have problems with slight dust. The AML library does not actively circulate air. Simple ambient air movement (from air conditioning units) will not move dirt into the library, but can carry dust. ADIC recommends cleaning the barcode reader at the first sign of errors. Or, schedule a night cleaning session during or after your construction.

Both airborne dust and airborne dirt can get into tape drives if the air in front of a drive has both in sufficient concentration because the drives draw air from the front of the drive and push it out the rear of the drive. While inside the drives, dust and dirt can contaminate the tape path, resulting in accelerated head and tape wear causing the drives to show changes in performance.

Dirt

The difference between dust and dirt is determined by the size and weight of the particle. Except in the case of significant air movement, dirt will readily settle to the ground. As long as it settles out before it reaches the library, then there is no problem. Excessive amounts of gritty dirt will have an abrasive effect on the moving parts and can also impact the barcode reader on the robot.

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Regulatory Specifications

Table 3-5 lists the key safety and electromagnetic regulatory

specifications for the AML/2 library.

Table 3-5 AML/2 Regulatory Specifications

Safety

North America Europe

EMC - EMI

North America Europe

UL

UL1950 - ITE

CSA

C22.2 #950

TUV Rhineland

EN60950

FCC, Part 15

Class A

CE Mark

Class A

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Regulatory Specifications 3-7

Media Quantity Specifications

Table 3-6 lists the number of cassette media by type that can

be stored in Quadro Towers and Linear Racks for the AML/2

library. Refer to the part number 600300 AML Hardware

Configuration Information manual for the amount of data that

can be stored.

Table 3-6

Media

Half-Inch

Cartridge

3590, 9840, LTO, D3

D-2 small Cassette

D-2 Medium

Cassette

VHS Cassette

DLT Cartridge

SDLT

AIT Cartridge

DvcPro Small

AML/2 Component Media Quantity Specifications

Optical Disk 512

Device Height

(inches)

Media Quantity

Quadro Tower

80

3

/

4

3840

95

5

/

8

4800

110

3

/

4

80

3

/

4

5760

1344

95

5

/

8

1728

110

3

/

4

80

3

/

4

2112

960

95

5

/

8

1152

110

3

/

4

80

3

/

4

1344

1792

95

5

/

8

2048

110

3

/

4

80

3

/

4

2560

3456

95

5

/

8

4320

110

3

/

4

80

3

/

4

5184

5376

95

5

/

8

7168

110

3

/

4

80

3

/

4

8512

3168

95

5

/

8

3872

110

3

/

4

4576

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Table 3-6 AML/2 Component Media Quantity Specifications (Continued)

Media

Optical Disk

Reflection

DTF small

DTF medium

Device Height

(inches)

Media Quantity

Quadro Tower

80

3

/

4

3456

95

5

/

8

4224

110

3

/

4

80

3

/

4

4992

2048

95

5

/

8

2560

110

3

/

4

80

3

/

4

3072

1280

95

5

/

8

1536

110

3

/

4

1792

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Media Quantity Specifications 3-9

Floor Electrical Requirements

Flooring must meet specifications for being dust-free, and physically, chemically, and acoustically certified.

In addition, the flooring must meet the insulation resistance requirements for electrical current of 1 x 10 5 to 1 x 10 8 ohms between the floor surface and earth ground. This will prevent system failure or electrical shock. Sufficient resistance is achieved by using antistatic, nonconducting floor tile with a resistance of 1 x 10 6 to 1 x 10 9 ohms. Provide an appropriate connection to the metal portion of the ground plate in order to ensure proper insulation resistance.

Barcode Requirements

Increased accuracy in barcode scanning of individual media labels can be assured if the labels are in compliance with the

ANSI MH10.8M-1983 standard, and meet the following requirements:

• ANSI MH10.8M-1983 Standard:

• Number of digits: 6

• Background reflection: at least 25 percent

• Print contrast: at least 75 percent

• Ratio: at least 2.2

• Module: 250 µm

• Print tolerance: ± 57 mm

• Additional Requirements:

• Length of the rest zones: 5.25 mm ± 0.25 mm

• No black marks can be present in the intermediate spaces or rest zones

• No white areas may be present on the bars

• Bars should read in a uniform direction. Nonuniform reading directions are feasible in principle, but have a detrimental effect on performance

• Each label should be applied in the upper right corner of the tape cartridge recess (when oriented vertically)

• Quality Testing

Compliance with these specifications can be checked and documented with the Ergilaser 3000 High Density bar code measuring device that is manufactured by the Laetus

Company.

3-10 Specification

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Standard Drives Supported by ADIC

Several different drives types can be used with the AML/2

Library system. Consult with an ADIC Customer Engineer before purchase or installation.

Table 3-7 Standard Drives Supported by the AML/2 Library System

Number of

Drives per:

Manufacturer Type Interface

Bay

Drive

Cabinet

IBM

IBM

FUJITSU

3590 B1A,

128 track

3590 E1A,

256 track

M8100

DIANA-4, 36 track

SCSI-2

(DE), (F/

W)

SCSI-3

(DE),

(UW)

SCSI-3

(DE)

2

2

2

Media: 9840

STK

STK

9840 - L01

TX30

(EAGLE)

9840 - L02

TX30

(EAGLE)

Media: DLT

ADIC (OEM)

ADIC (OEM)

DLT 4001

*

DLT 4002

*

SCSI-3

ESCON

SCSI-2

(DE), (F)

SCSI-2

(DE), (F)

2

2

2

1

8

8

12

14

14

12

6

4

4

6

7

7

6

6

Standard Drives Supported by ADIC 3-11


Number of

Drives per:


Bay

Drive

Cabinet

ADIC (OEM)

ADIC (OEM)

ADIC (OEM)

DLT 7001

*

DLT 7001S

*

Low Profile

DLT 8001S

*

Low Profile

SDLT

SCSI-2

(DE), (F/

W)

SCSI-2

(DE), (F/

W)

SCSI-2

(DE), (F/

W)

Media: LTO

ADIC

IBM

IBM

LTO1

LTO2

LTO2

SCSI

SCSI

FC

Media: VHS

SONY

SONY

SONY

SVO-5800P/

SVP-5600P

SVO-9620

SVP-9020

Video

Video

Video

Media: D2 Medium and D2 Small

AMPEX DST 312 SCSI-2

(DE), (F)

Media: DTF Large and DTF Small

SONY GY-2120 SCSI-2

(DE/SE)

Media: BetaCAM Small and BetaCAM Large

2

2

2

2

2

2

1

1

1

1

1

24

6

6

6

6

24

24

24

4

12

24

6

4 - 6

4 - 6

6

6

6

4 - 6

4 - 6

4-6

4

6


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Number of

Drives per:


Bay

Drive

Cabinet

SONY

Media: 8mm

ADIC

(IBM OEM)

EXABYTE

BVW-75P

LT01

LT02

LT03

8900T

Mammoth

Media: AIT 8mm

ADIC (OEM) AIT 3102

*

Low Profile

Video

SCSI

SCSI

SCSI

SCSI-2

(DE/SE)

1

SCSI-2

(DE), (F/

W)

2

Media: AIT-2 8mm

ADIC (OEM)

ADIC (OEM)

AIT 5002

*

LVD Low

Profile

AIT/3

AIT 5102

*

Low Profile

SCSI-3

(UW),

(SE-LVD)

SCSI-3

(UW),

(DE)

2

2

Media: AIT-3 8mm

SONY SDX700C

AIT-3

Media: Optical Disc 512

HP SureStore

5200ex/

9100ex

SCSI-3

SCSI-2

(SE)

2

2

2

2

2

2

24

24

24

24

16

4

24

24

24

12

4 - 6

8

4

4 - 6

4 - 6

4 - 6

6

4 - 6

4 - 6

4 - 6

Standard Drives Supported by ADIC 3-13


Number of

Drives per:


Bay

Drive

Cabinet

Media: CD-Caddy

PLEXTOR Plexwriter

PX-R412Ce

Media: NCTP

PHILIPS NCTP-L-DE

W

SCSI-2

(SE), (F)

SCSI-3

(DE/SE)

2

1

30

6

Media: Digital BetaCAM Small and Digital BetaCAM Large

SONY DVW-500P Video 1 4

SONY

SONY

DVW-510 Video

DVW-A500P Video

1

1

4

4

*

5

6

4

4

4

The following drives are composed of three different types of installation units.

• 1 mounting kit (2 drives/kit) = 1 level= 2 drives

• 1 mounting kit (2 drives/kit) + 1 add-on kits (2 drives/ kit) = 2 levels= 4 drives

• 1 mounting kit (2 drives/kit) + 2 add-on kits (2 drives/ kit) = 3 levels= 6 drives

This results in the following configurations for the installation of linear shelves:

• L1/4 = 1x 2 levels

• L2/4 = 1x 3 levels + 1x 2 levels

• L3/4 = 2x 3 levels + 1x 2 levels

• L4/4 = 4x 3 levels


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Configuration

The purpose of this chapter is to assist prospective customers and new owners in planning for an AML/2 library system installation. Detailed information about drive, media, and storage support for the AML/2 is located in the part number

600300 AML Hardware Configuration Information manual.

Order information for the AML/2 components is located in

the part number 600302 Product Order Information manual.

4-

System Heights

Check (

✔) the requested system height.

80

3

/

4 inches (2.05 meters)

95

5

/

8

inches (2.43 meters)

110

3

/

4 inches (2.8 meters)

Storage Types

Enter the quantity of the desired storage type.

Quadro Tower (maximum 9)

Linear Rack (3 sections each per track section)

Robot

Enter the desired number of robots (maximum 2).

Robot(s)

System Heights 4-1

Media Types

Enter the quantity of the desired media type (maximum 5).

3480/3490E/3590/9840/9940

OD512

OD-R

D2S

D2M

VHS

DLT/SDLT

DvcPro small/AIT

DvcPro large

DTF small/Betacam

DTF medium

LTO

4-2 Configuration

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Drive Types

Enter the desired quantity of drive types (maximum 5), and state if the drives require rack mounting.

Quantity Type

Fujitsu 3490E

ADIC 8490

IBM 3490 C1A

IBM 3490 C2A

ADIC 8590

MountainGate 2150

ER90 HiPPI

ER90 IPI

Exabyte 8mm

Exabyte 4mm

HP OD

ADIC 4002

OTR

DTF 1242 non-ADIC drive

DLT 7000

DLT 8000

SDLT 220

LTO1

LTO2

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Supported

(Yes or No)

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Rack Mount

(Yes or No)

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Insert/Eject Types

Check (

✔) the requested type of Insert/Eject Facility.

4 box (Standard)

4 box (D2/DTF)

2 box (D2/DTF)

Drive Types 4-3

Insert/Eject Handling Boxes

Enter the quantity of the media type handling racks. Refer to

Media Types on page 4-2 for the chosen media types.

Media type 1

Media type 2

Media type 3

Media Segments

Enter the quantity of the media segments. Refer to Media Types on page 4-2 for the chosen media type.

Media type 1

Media type 2

Media type 3

Universal Drive Cabinets

Enter the quantity of the desired drive cabinets.

Drive Cabinet(s)

Modem

Check (

✔) if a modem is desired.

Yes No

4-4 Configuration

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Host Connection

Check ( ✔) the requested type of connection.

Ethernet

Token Ring

Coax (3270 emulation)

FDDI

Special

Communication Software

Check ( ✔) if Remote Access communication software is desired.

Remote Access

Special Engineering Request

Check ( ✔) any desired special engineering requirements.

None

Hardware

Software

Customer System Layout

Sketch the customer’s system layout or cut and paste from the

examples in Figure 4-3 on page 4-8. Figure 4-2 on page 4-7

represents a configuration example.

Host Connection 4-5

Figure 4-1 Customer AML/2 Configuration Layout

4-6 Configuration

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Robot

Figure 4-2 Example AML/2 Configuration

Quadro

Tower

Scale: 1/4" = 1’

Customer System Layout 4-7

Figure 4-3 Cutout Examples Scale: 1/4" = 1’

4-8 Configuration

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Survey

Use this section to record relevant information about the delivery site and associated issues. Record all requested information, if possible.

Customer and Installation Site

Information

Record any additional information in Additional Comments on page 5-10.

Customer Name:

5-

Mailing Address:

Sales Contact:

Telephone:

ADIC Sales Rep:

ADIC Account Mgr:

Shipping Address:

Customer and Installation Site Information 5-1

Installation Contact: #1

Installation Contact: #2

Telephone:

Fax

Email Address

Target Installation Date:

Target Operational Date:

Physical Environment Specifications

Record any additional information in Additional Comments on page 5-10.

Room Dimension:

Ceiling Height:

Ceiling Projection:

5-2 Survey Data

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Floor Type:

Floor Load Capacity:

Fire Protection:

Other Issues to Consider::

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Physical Environment Specifications 5-3

Customer Room Layout

Sketch the approximate measurements of the AML/2 library room and any obstructions. Establish your own grid scale.

Figure 5-1 Room Layout

5-4 Survey Data

Scale: 1/4" = 1’

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Site Preparation

The following customer supplied circuits are necessary for the proper installation and operation of the AML/2 library.

Power Circuits

Refer to Electrical Specifications on page 3-3

Note

This information must be conveyed to the customer to enable site preparation before installation.

208 VAC, three phase, 20A circuit terminated in a

NEMA L21-20R receptacle.

208 VAC, single phase, 15A circuit terminated in a

NEMA L6-15R receptacle.

120 VAC, single phase, 15A circuit terminated in a

NEMA L5-15R receptacle

Telephone Connection

Refer to Modem on page 4-4.

Note

This information must be conveyed to the customer to enable site preparation before installation.

Standard B1 analog telephone line terminating in an

RJ-11 connector. Each AMU requires a separate line for the diagnostic modem.

Site Preparation 5-5

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Customer Building Layout

Sketch the building layout that indicates the route from the loading dock to equipment final destination. Indicate obstructions.

Figure 5-2 Building Scale

5-6 Survey Data

Grid = 1/4", No Scale

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Access Conditions

Access to AML/2 library room (elevator, stairs, door widths, etc.):

Dimensions and Location of Smallest Door or Opening to be used:

Loading Dock Specifications (dock height, type of ramps, weather protection, etc.):

Semitrailer Accessibility (Y or N):

Preferred/Required Local Carrier Company:


5-8 Survey Data

Where Can Trailer Be Left for Staging?

Availability of Material Handling Equipment:

Location for Uncrating:

Preferred Time of Day for Unloading and Moving Materials:

Off Hours/Weekends Accessibility for Installation Team:

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Procedure for Obtaining Building Passes:

Procedure for Scheduling Use of Elevator, Loading Dock, etc.:

Waste Disposal Considerations:

Bargaining Unit Considerations:

Other Considerations:


Additional Comments

Record any additional information that pertains to the installation. Note the page number of topics in this document which need further clarification or discussion.

5-10 Survey Data

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Configuration Examples

The ADIC Automated Media Library/2 (AML/2) is a fully automated, robotic media library that offers an enterprise solution to data management and backup.

A-

Single Robot Example

Figure A-1 shows the AML/2 in its single configuration.

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I/O-B

Figure A-1 AML/2 Dual Configuration

Table A-1

Crate #

S1-1

S1-2

AML/2 Two Robots with One Tower - 2.05M

Size

66X41X60

72X34X53

Bases, Spiders

Gears

Description

1

1

Qty

Single Robot Example A-1

Table A-1

Crate #

S1-19

S1-20

S1-21

S1-22

S1-23

S1-24

S1-25

S1-26

S1-27

S1-28

S1-29

S1-11

S1-12

S1-13

S1-14

S1-151

S1-16

S1-17

S1-18

S1-3

S1-4

S1-5

S1-6

S1-7

S1-8

S1-9

S1-10


Size

93X31X49

44X44X44

48X42X45

42X25X23

42X25X23

42X25X23

42X25X23

42X25X23

42X25X23

42X25X23

42X25X23

93X35X24

31X60X86

31X60X86

32X28X36

32X28X36

45X35X86

45X35X86

45X35X86

72X78X23

98X51X61

94X25X47

46X50X53

105X41X45

93X27X29

93X27X29

84X33X37

Description

Top Plate, Struts, Columns

Bins

QT Doors, Enclosure, Profiles, Step Plates

I/E Boxes, Robut Igus 1 & 2, Cables

Robot Track Enclosure, Ceiling

Robot Column #1

Robot Column #1, Star Rail, Gear Rack

EIF 1 & 2

Entry Doors 1 & 2

Robot 1 & 2 Controllers

AMU & Tower Controllers

Robot Arm # 2

Robot Arm # 1

Drive Cabinet

Drive Cabinet

Drive Cabinet

Walkways, PC & Monitor

Pallet of Tapes

Robot Track # 1 & 2

DST-312 Drives

DST-312 Drives

DST-312 Drives

DST-312 Drives

DST-312 Drives

DST-312 Drives

DST-312 Drives

DST-312 Drives

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

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1

1

1

1

1

1

1

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Qty

A-2 Configuration Examples

600135-E

07 Nov 2003

Table A-1

Crate #

S1-30

T1-1

Table A-2


Size

42X25X23

72X36X72

DST-312 Drives

Tool Box

Description


Crate #

S1-9

S1-10

S1-11

S1-12

S1-13

S1-14

S1-151

S1-16

S1-5

S1-6

S1-7

S1-8

S1-1

S1-2

S1-3

S1-4

S1-17

S1-18

S1-19

S1-20

S1-21

S1-22

Size

93X27X29

84X33X37

93X35X24

31X60X86

31X60X86

32X28X36

32X28X36

45X35X86

66X41X60

72X34X53

72X78X23

98X51X61

94X25X47

46X50X53

105X41X45

93X27X29

45X35X86

45X35X86

93X31X49

44X44X44

48X42X45

42X25X23

1

1

Qty

Description

Bases, Spiders

Gears


Bins




Robot Column #1


EIF 1 & 2

Entry Doors 1 & 2



Robot Arm # 2

Robot Arm # 1

Drive Cabinet

Drive Cabinet

Drive Cabinet


Pallet of Tapes

Robot Track # 1 & 2

DST-312 Drives

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

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Qty


Crate #

S1-9

S1-10

S1-11

S1-12

S1-13

S1-14

S1-151

S1-16

S1-5

S1-6

S1-7

S1-8

S1-1

S1-2

S1-3

S1-4

Crate #

S1-23

S1-24

S1-25

S1-26

S1-27

S1-28

S1-29

S1-30

T1-1

Table A-3

Size

42X25X23

42X25X23

42X25X23

42X25X23

42X25X23

42X25X23

42X25X23

42X25X23

72X36X72

DST-312 Drives

DST-312 Drives

DST-312 Drives

DST-312 Drives

DST-312 Drives

DST-312 Drives

DST-312 Drives

DST-312 Drives

Tool Box

Description

AML/2 Two Robots with One Tower - 2.8 M

Size

93X27X29

84X33X37

93X35X24

31X60X86

31X60X86

32X28X36

32X28X36

45X35X86

66X41X60

72X34X53

72X78X23

98X51X61

94X25X47

46X50X53

105X41X45

93X27X29

Description

Bases, Spiders

Gears


Bins




Robot Column #1


EIF 1 & 2

Entry Doors 1 & 2



Robot Arm # 2

Robot Arm # 1

Drive Cabinet

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

Qty

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

Qty


600135-E

Crate #

S1-25

S1-26

S1-27

S1-28

S1-29

S1-30

T1-1

S1-17

S1-18

S1-19

S1-20

S1-21

S1-22

S1-23

S1-24

Size

45X35X86

45X35X86

93X31X49

44X44X44

48X42X45

42X25X23

42X25X23

42X25X23

42X25X23

42X25X23

42X25X23

42X25X23

42X25X23

42X25X23

72X36X72

Description

Drive Cabinet

Drive Cabinet


Pallet of Tapes

Robot Track # 1 & 2

DST-312 Drives

DST-312 Drives

DST-312 Drives

DST-312 Drives

DST-312 Drives

DST-312 Drives

DST-312 Drives

DST-312 Drives

DST-312 Drives

Tool Box

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

Qty

07 Nov 2003



600135-E

07 Nov 2003

Actual Scenario

The following Scenario was based on an actual event. The user was preparing for major construction work at the site where the equipment was located and was very concerned about the effects the resultant dust, dirt, and vibration could have on the current equipment.

B-

Vibration Scenario

Concerns: The vibration concern is “what if” if an above the floor steel I-bean bracing is placed on top of the slab in the adjacent bay and is accidentally dropped? The concern is not for say a height of 5 feet, but the last inch or so when it is being released. The distance can vary from between 15’ to 60’ away.

However, the actual placing of steel can be scheduled.

ADIC Questions: With regard to the “what if” vibration scenario:

• Is this above-floor I-beam bracing being installed on top of the floor you reinforced with I-beams prior to installing the AML/2?

• How long is the steel I-beam? (To get an idea of point pressure and floor response.)

• How heavy is the steel I-beam?

• How much “give” is there in the floor that this I-beam might land on?

• What extent (amplitude and duration) of vibration do you anticipate? Enough to vibrate a coffee cup off a desk? Will you be using jackhammers?

If the supporting floor is supported such that you’re not expecting significant horizontal or vertical displacement (and a consequent “ringing wave” action back to the slab’s equilibrium point), then any vibration resulting from an Ibeam drop would be low amplitude short duration and of no concern.

The principal concern is whether the library and/or the drives will be operating during the “what if” scenario. The vibration is the major concern because high amplitude vibration while the library is moving would mainly affect the robots and the tape drives. Robot elements could become bent, resulting in extended repairs and drives could come out of alignment, resulting in extensive reteaching resulting in extended downtime.

Vibration Scenario B-1

ADIC recommends that the movement and placement of the steel be scheduled to coincide with the time that the robots and all tape drives are in a quiescent state during steel movement.

AIDC consensus on reteaching drive position: If there is no significant vibration, the reteaching will most likely not be necessary.

ADIC Question: Should the robotic arms be braced during the time the steel is being moved?

Dust Scenario

The user’s plan states: The work planned is the construction of a plastic sheet wall, slab to slab near the ODC library. This will protect the equipment from dust while a sheetrock slab to slab wall is built parallel to it that will comprise a UPS system.

The plastic wall will remain until the sheetrock wall is 100% complete.

ADIC Question:

• Do you have plenum cooling in the AML areas?

• Are there plenum cooling vents under the drive cabinets or under the library?

B-2 Actual Scenario

600135-E

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