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Quantum M2500
The Quantum M2500 is a high-performance tape library that provides fast and reliable data storage and retrieval. It is ideal for large-scale data centers and other demanding environments where data availability and performance are critical.
The M2500 offers a number of features that make it a leading choice for data storage, including:
- High capacity: The M2500 can store up to 2.5 petabytes of data in a single library, making it ideal for storing large amounts of data.
- Fast data access: The M2500 provides fast data access speeds of up to 200 MB/s, making it ideal for applications that require high-speed data retrieval.
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Removing the Library from the Shipping Carton
Removing the Remaining Packing Materials
Quantum ATL M2500
Unpacking Instructions
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Introduction
This document explains how to unpack the ATL M2500 library.
Warning: This document is provided as a reference only. This product requires professional installation by Quantumauthorized personnel. Non-authorized personnel should not attempt unpacking or installation. Improper installation may result in service charges or may invalidate your product warranty. Please call one of the following numbers to arrange for professional installation.
North America: 800-284-5101 or 949-725-2100
Europe:
Asia/Pacific:
+44 (0) 1256 848748
+61 (7) 3839 0988
The unpacking procedure consists of the following major steps:
• Removing the library from the shipping carton
• Removing the remaining packing materials
• Checking the contents
Removing the Library from the Shipping Carton
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To unpack the library:
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The following tools are required for this operation:
• Scissors
• Flat blade screwdriver
• T-20 TORX ® screwdriver
• Antistatic wrist strap
Place the shipping carton and pallet as close to the installation site as possible.
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3 Carefully cut the two plastic straps securing the shipping carton to the pallet (see
Caution: The straps are under tension and snap away when cut.
Figure 1 Removing the
Plastic Straps
Straps
4 Removing the Library from the Shipping Carton
Figure 2 Removing the Lid from the Shipping Carton
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4 Lift the lid off of the shipping carton (see
).
Lid
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Cut the adhesive tape securing the upper tray and lift it off (see
).
Remove the rack mount shelf box and set it aside (see figure 3 ).
Figure 3 Removing the
Upper Tray and the Rack
Mount Shelf Box
Upper tray
Rack mount shelf box
6 Removing the Library from the Shipping Carton
Figure 4 Removing the
Packing Foam
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7 Remove the packing foam from the top of the library and set them aside (see
Packing foam
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8 Fold down the front of the lower tray and remove the front
packaging piece from the lower cushion assembly (see figure 5 ).
Warning: The library weighs approximately 152 lbs. (69 kg). At least two people are required to lift and install the library.
Caution: Lift the library by its sides, not by the front bezel.
9 With the help of another person, remove the library from the pallet
and place it on a level surface (see figure 5 ).
Figure 5 Removing the
Library from the Pallet
Lower tray
Library
8 Removing the Library from the Shipping Carton
Figure 6 Removing the
Straps and Accessory
Boxes
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Remove the straps securing the shipping panels to the sides of the library (see
): a b
Pull down on the strap tension ratchets to loosen the straps.
At the top of the library, unhook the straps.
Remove the accessory boxes from the sides of the library and set them aside (see
Accessory boxes
Straps
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Remove the shipping panels from the library (see figure 7 ):
a With the help of another person, tilt the library to the left slightly so that the right side of the library lifts up from the ground approximately 1 in. (25 mm).
b Grip the top of the right shipping panel and pull it away from the library.
The bottom of the panel disconnects from the bottom of the library.
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Set the panel aside.
Repeat steps
through
12c on the other side to remove the
left shipping panel.
Figure 7 Removing the
Shipping Panels
Shipping panels
Removing the Remaining Packing Materials
Now that you have removed the library from its shipping carton, remove the remaining packing materials from the library:
1 Remove the transit screw from the top of the library and set it aside
(see
Later in this procedure you will place the transit screw in a storage location within the library in case it is needed for future repackaging and shipment of the library.
Caution: The transit screw secures the library robotics. Do not try to move the library robotics unless this screw and the two transit screws securing the X-Y tray
(removed later during this procedure) have been removed; moving the robotics with the transit screws in place can cause serious damage to the library.
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Figure 8 Removing the
Transit Screw
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Transit screw
Figure 9 Removing the
Magazine Packing Foam
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Put on an antistatic wrist strap and clip it to the antistatic stud on the back of the library.
Press the buttons next to the three magazine access doors and open the doors.
Remove the four pieces of packing foam from the front of the
Packing foam
Note: Library levels are numbered from top to bottom. The top magazines in the library are at level 1; the bottom magazines are at level 4.
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Figure 10 Magazine
Access Door Buttons
Left magazine access doors
Left magazines
Magazine access door buttons
Right magazines
Right magazine access door
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
5 Remove the level 1 left magazine: a Grasping the handle at the front of the level 1 left magazine, pull it forward until it stops.
b
If the magazine stops after the first slot, perform steps 5c through 5e
c
Remove the level 2 left magazine (see figure 11
).
Figure 11 Removing the
Level 2 Left Magazine
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Figure 12 Release Latch
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).
Release latch
Figure 13 Removing the
Level 1 Left Magazine e While holding the release latch, pull the level 1 left magazine
forward and out of the library (see figure 13 ).
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6 Remove all remaining magazines by grasping the handle at the front of each magazine and sliding it forward and out of the library.
Caution: When reaching into the library through the magazine access doors, be careful not to exert pressure on the magazine shelves. Excessive pressure may bend the shelves.
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Remove the pad from the X-Y platform lift cable (see figure 14
): a With your right hand, reach into the library through the empty level 2 right magazine slot and gently pull the X-Y platform lift cable towards you.
b c
With your left hand, reach into the library through the empty level 2 left magazine slot, remove the foam pad from the cable, and pull it out of the library.
Release the X-Y platform lift cable.
Figure 14 Removing the
Foam Pad from the X-Y
Platform Lift Cable
(Magazines and drives omitted for clarity) X-Y platform lift cable
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Figure 15 Removing the
Robotic Hand Pad
Assembly
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8 Remove the robotic hand pad assembly: a Reach through the open right magazine access door and to the left. Grip the steel flange on the “Y” slide and push it toward the back of the library.
Caution: Avoid touching the printed circuit board and its ribbon cable connector.
b Gripping the lower edge of the cardboard flap on the robotic hand, pull the pad assembly off of the robotic hand and
remove it from the library (see figure 15
).
Robotic hand pad assembly
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9 Using a flat blade screwdriver, remove the two transit screws securing the back of the X-Y tray to the floor of the library (see
Figure 16 Removing the
Transit Screws Securing the X-Y Tray
Transit screws
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Figure 17 Storing the
Transit Screws
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10 Place the transit screw (which you removed in
transit screws on the X-Y tray (which you removed in
their storage locations at the base of the level 4 left magazine slot
(see
).
Transit screws
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11 If the library will be installed in a rack with a StackLink mechanism, remove the StackLink cover plate from the library.
Caution: Do not remove the StackLink cover plate if the library will be used as a stand-alone unit.
a Insert a flat blade screwdriver into the horizontal Z movement slot and turn the screw counterclockwise to raise the Z tray to level 1 (see
Caution: Do not raise the Z tray manually; this can result in a belt jump.
Figure 18 Raising the
Z Tray
Horizontal Z movement slot
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Figure 19 Removing the
Screw Securing the
StackLink Cover Plate
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the top right corner of the StackLink cover plate (see figure 19
).
StackLink cover plate
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Lift the cover plate up to disengage the bottom flange of the cover plate from the bottom edge of the StackLink opening (see
Remove the cover plate from the library.
Figure 20 Removing the
StackLink Cover Plate
Bottom flange
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Carefully check the library for any foam debris. If any debris is present, remove it.
Replace all of the magazines.
Close the magazine access doors.
The library is now unpacked and ready to be installed in its final location. Refer to the Quantum ATL M-Series Library Installation
Guide (6423001) for installation instructions.
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Compare the contents of the shipping carton and the accessories kit with the items listed on the label on the outside of the shipping carton.
If any items are missing or damaged, contact your authorized reseller.
Note: The tape drives are sent separately from the library.
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