Site Planning Guide

• For Gen2, dual-robot systems using i11, the two robots work in an Active/Active manner, where both robots are available to perform all move commands and operations. Also new for i11 is the availability of High-Density Expansion Modules (HDEM) that allow for increased media storage.
• Dual robotics libraries require special modules on either end called parking modules, which house the robots when not in use.
• You can upgrade an existing single robotics library (Gen 1 or Gen 2) to a Gen 2 dual-robotics library and you can also upgrade a Gen 1 library to a Gen 2 library.
• You can tell which generation robot you have via the library WebGUI. The library displays which generation of robot hardware is installed. Select Devices from the Navigation menu and then select a robot from the North Panel. In the Information panel, the Description will list what generation the robot is.

• The library can be installed on a solid or a raised floor. The library has a standard 19-inch rack footprint and can be placed in a standard server rack space. Access is from doors located at the front and back so the library can be placed with either side against a wall, or between racks.
• To determine what generation electronics your library is running, select Monitor > System from the menu, click the Components tab and look in the Name column. If you have MCB2 and RCU2, you have Gen2 electronics. Any other MCB or RCU level means Gen1 electronics.
• The maximum library can be configured to accommodate from 100 LTO cartridges to 7,146 LTO cartridges (for a single-robot library) or 7,224 LTO cartridges (for a dual-robot library). For libraries containing high-density expansion modules, the maximum capacities are 12,006 LTO cartridges (for a single-robot library) or 11,760 LTO cartridges (for dual-robot libraries).

Select the following Scalar tape library license agreements below:

• Scalar Tape Library End-User License Agreement

• IBM License Agreement for Machine Code

Aisle lights are used to illuminate the inside of a module and can be used in conjunction with a webcam to monitor activity within the library. Aisle lights can be configured to turn on at various time intervals and for specific durations. If a webcam is installed, the aisle lights will turn on automatically when the webcam is accessed and turn off when stopped.

All libraries contain a control module. A single-frame library consists of a control module only. The control module manages library operations via the library management module and includes an operator panel touch screen for local operator use.

The control module always occupies module position 1 in the library. (In dual-robot configurations, the left parking module is in position 0.)

Front and Back View of the Control Module

Front and Back View of the Series 3 Control Module

Magazine and Drive Location in the Single-Robotics Control Module

Magazine and Drive Location in the Single-Robotics Series 3 Control Module

Magazine and Drive Location in the Dual-Robotics Control Module

Magazine and Drive Location in the Dual-Robotics Series 3 Control Module

Control modules in dual-robotics libraries can take advantage of two columns of storage (up to 14 additional magazines) that are unavailable in single-robotics configurations. Extra magazine slots are only available if the drive slots are not in use.

A dual-robotics library requires Gen 2 robotics hardware. A dual-robot library requires, at a minimum, a control module, a left parking module, and a right parking module.

For a dual-robot library that includes an HDEM, it requires, at a minimum, a left parking module (shipped with dual-robots), a control module, an HDEM and a right parking module.

The left and right parking modules have the same size and appearance as standard expansion modules, but they function differently. Each parking module contains a “parking space” in which the respective left or right robot resides when not in use. The parking space occupies four magazine columns which cannot be used for storage.

The left parking module is located to the left of the control module in position zero. It is referred to in the user interface as “module 0.” The left parking module does not contain tape drives, I/E stations, or power supplies. The control module supplies it’s power. If you are upgrading to dual-robotics, you will receive a left parking module to add onto your existing system (the LPM and second robot ship together when ordering the Dual Robot option). This increases your system size, so you must take this into account when planning for an upgrade.

The right parking module is a converted SEM or DREM and is the right-most module in the system. As with standard expansion modules, in i11 the right parking module may contain a maximum of 12 drives, power supplies, and up to one 24-slot I/E station no matter how may frames make up the library. The only restrictions are that right parking modules may not contain a 72-slot I/E station and an HDEM cannot be used as a right parking module.

If you are upgrading a single-robot library to a dual-robot library, the existing right-most expansion module can, in most cases, be converted into a right parking module. However, if the existing right-most expansion module contains a 72-slot I/E station or is an HDEM, you will need another module to be added to the right of your system which becomes the right parking module. If space considerations prohibit the addition of another module, then the right-most module will be swapped with another module in the library that does not contain a 72-slot I/E station.

Dual Robotics Library - No HDEM

Left Parking Module Slot Configuration - Dual-robot only

Right Parking Module Slot Configuration - Dual Robot Only

The Scalar i6000 supports library managed encryption systems. These encryption systems use a centralized key manager application to generate, protect, store, and manage encryption keys. These keys are used by HP or IBM LTO-4 or later tape drives to encrypt information being written to, and decrypt information being read from, tape media. Policy control and keys pass through the library-to-drive interface; therefore encryption is transparent to the host application software.

You must have an Encryption Key Management (EKM) license installed on the library to encrypting data using library managed encryption.

The Scalar i6000 supports the following encryption key management systems.

Note: The library does not support using more than one encryption key management server on a single library.

Expansion modules enable the library to expand by adding space for tape drives, an I/E station, and storage. Each expansion module from 96 to 780 LTO cartridge slots depending on the number of tape drives installed and whether an I/E station is installed.

Quantum offers three different expansion modules (EMs) used with the Scalar i6000:

Note: When referencing expansion modules in all Scalar i6000 documentation it includes all three module types: drive-ready, storage and high-density. When referencing standard expansion modules, it includes just the drive-ready and storage expansion modules. Parking Modules are also used to expand the library, but these modules are only used when the dual-robot is installed

Front and Internal Side View of the Expansion Module with 72-slot I/E Station

Magazine and Drive Location in the SEM with 24-slot I/E

Magazine and Drive Location in the SEM3 with 24-slot IE

Magazine and Drive Location in the SEM with 72-slot I/E

Magazine and Drive Location in the SEM3 with 72-slot I/E

Libraries running 815 libary firmware and above support the Ethernet Management Blade (EMB). The EMB combines the functionality of both the CMB and EEB into one blade. The EMB provides both Ethernet connectivity to tape drives (CMB + EMB) in addition to local CAN bus communication (CMB) to drive sleds.

The I/O management unit is an optional component that provides connectivity and data path management to a SAN fabric and the hosts. The I/O management unit houses up to four FC I/O blades, which provide FC connections for the Fibre Channel drives in the module.

The I/O management unit also houses up to two Ethernet Expansion blades, which handle internal Ethernet communication between the MCB and LTO-5 and later drives. (The control module and each of the expansion modules can contain up to 12 FC drives.) The I/O management unit performs all tape drive and library host communication functions in a library that is attached to a SAN.

When FC I/O blades or Ethernet Expansion Blades (EEBs) are installed in the library, the following rules regarding control management blades (CMBs) apply:

Any module (including the control module) that contains FC I/O blades or EEBs must also contain a CMB.

A CMB must be installed in the control module and all modules that contain drives. Modules that don’t contain drives, blades or network chassis will contain drive and network jumpers that maintain communications between the MCB located in the control module and the modules that contain drives, FC I/O blades and EEBs.

I/O Management Unit

I/O management units may be installed in the control module and expansion modules. The I/O management unit supports the following blades:

Control Management Blade (CMB)

The CMB performs unit status monitoring including power and I/O present conditions, and internal network switch functions connecting I/O blades with the library management module.

Fibre Channel I/O Blade

There is a single Fibre Channel (FC) I/O blade type: 7404 that auto-negotiates up to 4 Gbps. Each FC I/O blade has an embedded controller that provides connectivity and features that enhance the performance and reliability of tape operations. Each blade provides two host communication ports and four connection ports to drives.

Additional Information

• Fibre Channel LTO-1, LTO-2, LTO-3, LTO-4, LTO-5, LTO-6, LTO-7, LTO-8, and LTO-9 drives can be connected to drive-aggregating Fibre Channel I/O blades or directly attached to a host. If library firmware is at level 630Q or later, DLT tape drives are no longer supported.

• We recommend that you connect directly to the host FC to take advantage of the maximum possible throughput.

Ethernet Expansion Blade (EEB)

The EEB provides the option for Ethernet connectivity to each LTO-5 or later drive (for MCB-to-drive communication purposes only). The EEB provides a control path to the drive for commands as well as facilitates taking drive logs and downloading drive firmware. Each EEB has 6 Ethernet ports to allow attachment to 6 LTO-5 or later drives. The EEB provides Ethernet connectivity to the library's internal Ethernet only and should not be connected to an external Ethernet source.

I/E stations enable you to import and export cartridges without interrupting normal library operation. There are two types of I/E stations:

• 24-slot
• 72-slot.

Each 24-slot I/E station has a capacity of 24 LTO cartridges that are located in four removable magazines. The 72-slot I/E station consists of two side-by-side 36-slot I/E stations that can operate independently or as a single 72-slot I/E station. Each 36-slot I/E station provides I/E capacity of 36 LTO cartridges in six removable magazines.

The I/E station is installed on the front of the control module or any of the standard expansion modules or HDEMs and a 24-slot I/E station can be installed in a right parking module.

The library management module is located in the control module. It controls system hardware and enables external devices to perform configuration and obtain system status. The library management module contains the following boards:

Library Management Module

The operator panel is located on the front of the control module and consists of indicators and a touch screen. The buttons are for library control and power while the indicators provide library status.

The touch screen is the library navigation point and provides access to the Library Management Console (LMC). The LMC consists of five primary areas:

• Title bar–provides the library name
• Menu bar–provides menu access to all library management commands
• Tool bar–provides quick access to the most commonly executed functions
• Library information panel–provides real-time library information
• Overall system status–provides real-time status information for the six subsystems of the physical library

The library supports single and redundant power configurations. The single configuration has either a single AC or DC line input with a single DC power supply. The redundant configuration has either a dual AC or DC line input with dual DC power supplies. You can hot swap a power supply if you have a redundant power supply. You can hot add a second power supply.

Note: Power supplies cannot be mixed with other power supplies. AC power supplies and power distribution units must be housed in an AC power chassis and DC power supplies and power distribution units must be housed in a DC power chassis.

The power system may consist of the following:

A single power switch, located on the front door of the control module, turns on and off all power for the control module and attached expansion modules. Each power distribution unit has a second circuit breaker, located in the rear of the module, that controls the module power supply output. The power supply has three LEDs that provide status information. The power system also has four fuses for system protection.

The control module and all expansion modules or right parking modules that contain drives must contain a power system. If an expansion module or right parking module contains only cartridges, its power is derived from the control module and a power system is not needed.

The robot moves cartridges between storage cells, tape drives, and the I/E station. A picker is used to get or put cartridges in a storage cell or a tape drive slot. The picker moves along an X and Y axis and can pivot 180 degrees. A barcode scanner on the picker assembly identifies cartridges located in storage cells. The library can be configured for either one or two robots.

The Tower Barcode Scanner is an optional upgrade for the HDEM. One scanner can be installed in each HDEM and is used to inventory cartridges residing on the tower. The scanner improves operations by conducting all inventory operations on the tower independent of the rest of the library. Thus all tower inventory operations (e.g., library initialization, cartridge imports, or cartridge moves) have little or no impact on other library operations.

A webcam is an optional component that can be installed to any expansion module within a library. In conjunction with aisle lights, a webcam is used to monitor activity within the library.

Requirements for installing a webcam include:

• External 110v power source
• Cable from external Ethernet port to webcam interface module
• Aisle lights
• Scalar i6000, Gen2 robotics, version 10.2 or higher
• Fire Suppression port not already in use

Quantum recommends a 6 + 2 barcode format (for example, 6 digits plus 2 characters assigned as the standard LTO media identifier) that follows the label standard ANSI MH10.8M-1983. For advanced uses, your Quantum library supports label lengths of up to 16 characters allowing you to create custom labels. You may wish to use special labels on cleaning tapes to make them easier to distinguish from data tapes.

The use of high-quality labels is critical for trouble-free system operation. Quantum strongly recommends that you purchase pre-printed barcode labels from your media supplier or another trusted source. For added convenience, consider purchasing pre-labeled media.

The use of high-quality labels is critical for trouble-free system operation. Quantum strongly recommends that you purchase pre-printed barcode labels from your media supplier or another trusted source. For added convenience, consider purchasing pre-labeled media.

Media Barcode Label Requirements

Quantum tape libraries support media barcode labels per USS-39 (Code-39) specification. Quantum recommends the use of a 6 + 2 barcode format (6-character barcode, followed by a 2-character media identifier) that meet labeling and print quality standards ANSI MH10.8M-1983 and ANSI X3.182. Barcode labels require a matte finish (no glossy reflection).

Quantum tape libraries support barcode lengths from 5 to 15 characters, inclusive of any optional media identifiers. Barcode labels may embed an RFID tag but may not include checksum characters.

• Proper barcode label identification can be affected when using barcodes longer than 13 characters in length as print quality becomes even more important for longer labels that need to fit within the tape cartridge’s recessed area where the label is affixed.
• For Scalar i40, i80 and i500 tape libraries: A maximum of 12 characters is recommended to allow the camera/scanner system to read media barcodes reliably when created/printed for the limited space to where the label is affixed to the tape cartridge.

The use of high-quality labels is critical for reliable system operation. Quantum branded, pre-labeled media can be ordered from Quantum or any other trusted source such as Tri-Optic. Regardless of barcode label source, media barcode labels are supported if the labels meet the following requirements:

• Labeling standard: ISO/IEC 16388:2007 (formerly ANSI MH10.8M-1983)
• Barcode print quality – Guideline: ISO/IEC 15416:2016 (formerly ANSI X3.182 -1990 (R2000))
• Symbology: Code 39 (3 of 9).
• Characters: uppercase letters A to Z, numeric values 0 to 9.
• Special characters “%”, “$”, “+”, “-“, “.” and space “ “
• Number of characters: 5 to 15, including media identification. No checksum characters.
• Barcode quality: ANSI Grade A and B.
• Barcode symbol Height: greater than 8 mm.
• Background reflection: greater than 75%
• Barcode symbol reflection: less than 25%
• Print contrast: greater than 75%
• Quiet zones: 5.25 mm, ± 0.5 mm.

• Print quality: no print defects.

  • No visible black marks/spots in background spaces or rest zones.
  • Not more than 5 visible voids or white spots on barcode symbols with a combined total of less than 0.25 mm².
  • No scratches, smudge or scuff marks on background or barcode.
  • No visible blotchy spots affecting label reflection on background or barcode symbols.

• Barcode label application. Barcode labels:

  • Should be applied and read in a uniform direction.
  • Must be attached horizontally and centrally within recessed label area.

• Additional barcode label provider requirements: Barcode label providers should test and validate barcode labels for use in Quantum tape library products to assure the following:

  • Intermec EV12 and EV14 scanners mounted at an angle of about 10 degrees, pointing down, at a distance of about 6 inches from the tape cartridge.
  • Report a minimum of 5 “scans” when scanning vertically at a scan speed of 30 cm/sec.; with each reported scan being comprised of 2 consecutive and identical scanner reads.

Additional Information

• Quantum strongly recommends using labels with a matte finish, such as the recommended Tri-Optic barcode labels, rather than a high gloss finish as glossiness as well as blotchy spots affect reliable scanner operation.
• Glossiness can be observed by reflecting a bright light directly, straight onto the label or by taking a flash picture and checking for wash out.
• Glossiness of Quantum recommended Tri-Optic labels were measured with a Zehntner Glossmeter (model ZGM 1020) and had gloss values < 10.

Printing Barcode Labels

If you wish to print the barcode labels, the individual media labels are supported if the labels meet the following requirements:

• ANSI MH10.8M-1983 Standard.
• Type font: Code 39 (3 of 9).
• Characters: Only uppercase letters A to Z and/or numeric values 0 to 9.
• Number of digits: 5 to 16 (default for LTO is 6+2).

Note: A maximum of 12 characters is recommended. A barcode label with more than 12 characters may not be printable according to the Code 39 label specifications for the tape cartridge area to which the label is attached. The effective tape cartridge barcode label length, including any media ID, may be limited to a maximum of 12 characters.

• Background reflection: greater than 25 percent.
• Print contrast: greater than 75 percent.
• Ratio: greater than 2.2.
• Module: .254 mm (10 mil).
• Print tolerance: ± 57 mm.
• Length of the rest zones: 5.25 mm ± 0.25 mm.
• No black marks may 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. Non-uniform 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).
• Checksum characters are not supported on barcode labels.

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

Additional Information

• Quantum strongly recommends using labels with a matte finish, such as the Quantum recommended Tri-Optic barcode labels, rather than a high gloss finish for more reliable scanner readability.

• Glossiness can be observed by reflecting a bright light on the label or by taking a flash picture and checking for wash out
• While no industry ratified spec is available for glossiness, for reference Quantum recommended Tri-Optic labels were measured with a Zehntner Glossmeter (model ZGM 1020) and had Gloss Values < 10
• Quantum branded, pre-labeled media can be ordered from Quantum or you can order customer labels from Tri-Optic

Printed Barcode Examples

Note: Scalar i6000 uses single phase power only. Three phase power is not supported.

Power Specifications

Scalar i6000 Modules	Amp @ 110V	Amp @ 220V	Min Watts	Max Watts	Min BTU/Hr	Max BTU/Hr
Control Module (CM3)¹ As shipped. Includes: One Robot I/O Management One Power Supply	2.35	1.13	237	247	808	842
Storage Expansion Module (SEM3)	0	0	0	0	0	0
Drive Expansion Module (DREM3) As shipped. Includes: I/O Management One Power Supply	1.95	.98	212	212	273	723
High-Density Expansion Module (HDEM) As shipped. Includes: No Scanner One Power Supply	.64	.32	26	70	89	239
Control Module (CM2)¹ As shipped. Includes: One Robot I/O Management One Power Supply	2.62	1.31	277	287	945	979
Storage Expansion Module (SEM2)	0	0	0	0	0	0
Drive Expansion Module (DREM2) As shipped. Includes: I/O Management One Power Supply	2.32	1.15	252	252	859	859
¹ Control Module power specifications do not include drives. The module can have a maximum of 18 drives.

Scalar i6000 Options/Upgrades	Amp @ 110V	Amp @ 220V	Min Watts	Max Watts	Min BTU/Hr	Max BTU/Hr
CM3 and DREM3 Redundant Power Supply	.075	.037	8	8	27	27
CM2 and DREM2 Redundant Power Supply	.73	.36	8	8	27	273
HDEM Redundant Power Supply	.1	.05	11	11	38	38
Dual Robot¹ ²	.3	.15	25	35	85	119
HDEM Scanner	.048	.024	3	5.28	10	18
¹ Power specifications during robot operation. ² The dual robot feature is only available with Gen 2 Robot.

Scalar i6000 Tape Drives	Amp @ 110V	Amp @ 220V	Watts	BTU/Hr
Tape Drive Ethernet Blade (EEB) One EEB should be added for every 6 tape drives (round up).	.1	.05	10	34
IBM LTO-9 Drive (writing)¹	.31	.16	39	133
IBM LTO-9 Drive (no tape)	.17	.16	28	95
IBM LTO-8 Drive (writing) ¹	.29	.15	37	126
IBM LTO-8 Drive (no tape)	.11	.10	18	61
IBM LTO-7 Drive	.32	.16	35	119
IBM LTO-6 Drive	.3	.15	34	116
IBM LTO-5 Drive	.4	.2	48	154
IBM LTO-4 Drive	.35	.18	38	130
HP LTO-6 Drive	.25	.13	28	96
HP LTO-5 Drive	.25	.13	28	96
HP LTO-4	.3	.15	35	119
¹ Maximum drive power consumption. Occurs when drive is writing uncompressed data.

Power Cable Requirements

For HDEM and CM3, DREM3 and the applicable 2N option ship worldwide with two power cords

Cord
L6-20/C19 for North America, 14 ft., Part Number 1-03260-4
IEC 60309/C19 for International, 14 ft., Part Number 1-03260-2

For CM2 and DREM2 Modules, one (1) of the following cables will be sent:

Cord
L6-30 for North America, 14 ft., Part Number 9-02919-01
IEC 60309 for International, 14 ft.,Part Number 9-02925-01

Electrical Specifications for HDEM and Series 3 Modules

Location	Voltage (Single Phase, 50-60 Hz)	Required Protective Service	Delivered Power Connectors	AMPs
North America	110	20	NEMA L5-20	20
Internationalc	240	16	IEC 60309	20a or 16b
North America	110	20	NEMA L5-20	20
North Americac	208	20	NEMA L6-20	20
International	240	16	CEE 7/7 European Shunko	16
a 20 amps in North America b 16 amps international c Default power cords that ship with modules

Electrical Specifications for Series 2 Modules

Location	Voltage (Single Phase, 50-60 Hz)	Required Protective Service	Delivered Power Connectors	AMPs
North America	110	30	NEMA L5-30	30
North Americac	208	30	NEMA L6-30	30
North America	208	20	NEMA L6-20	20
North America	208	15	NEMA L6-15	15
Internationalc	240	16	IEC 60309 2P+E	20a or 16b
a 20 amps in North America b 16 amps international c Default power cords that ship with modules

Power Connector Requirements

Supported Power Connectors - HDEM and Series 3 Modules

Support Power Connectors - Series 2 Modules

The table below describes the port and network details for site-to-site firewall settings:

Inventory time varies based on the number of modules and module type. The inventory times for each module are provided below:

• CM: 72 seconds
• DREM: 72 seconds
• SEM: 72 seconds
• HDEM (no scanner): 136 seconds
• HDEM (with scanner): 34 seconds
• LPM/RPM: 34 seconds
• Dual Robot feature generally reduces the inventory time by 50%.

Exchange performance is highly dependent on library configuration. Key performance factors include the number of modules, number of drives, placement of drives, use of HDEMs, and the number of partitions in the library. The library can be configured to meet specific robot performance. These configurations may require modules and other components that differ from standard configurations. Make sure any specific performance requirements are communicated prior to ordering the library and again prior to installation.

The Scalar i6000 is capable of performing up to 239 exchanges per hour with a single robot and single partition.

This section contains the physical specifications for all possible library configurations.

The maximum weight, distributed load, and point load figures provided in the sections below were calculated using the heaviest configurations for a given frame count. Where differences between Gen 1/Gen 2 or single robotics/dual robotics exist, the heaviest number was used.

Note: If the library is installed on a raised floor, the raised floor should be stabilized to prevent any horizontal movement. The library has four point loads each on the control and expansion modules.

Configuration Rules

The Scalar i6000 is a highly configurable library. Standard configuration rules are used for the placement of drives and modules. If specific configuration requirements are needed, e.g. placing drives in specific modules, then these requirements must be communicated before the library/upgrade order is placed so all the components needed to support the configuration are ordered and shipped. The standard configuration rules are listed below (orientation is based on facing the front of the library):

Minimum number of modules

Library Generation	Configuration	Modules
Gen 1	Single Robot	Control Module
Gen 2	Single Robot	Control Module
Gen 2	Dual Robots	Left Parking Module Control Module Right Parking Module
Gen 2	Dual Robots with an HDEM	Left Parking Module Control Module HDEM Right Parking Module

Maximum number of modules

Library Generation	Configuration	Modules
Gen 1	Single Robot	Control Moudle 11 DREMs/SEMs
Gen 2	Single Robot	Control Moudle 15 DREMs/SEMs/HDEMs Note: HDEMs require Gen 2 electronics.
Gen 2	Dual Robot	Left Parking Module Control Module 17 DREMs/SEMs/HDEMs Right Parking Module Note: HDEMs require Gen 2 electronics.

Placement of Modules

Module	Library Location
Control Module	Location is always the first module on the left, except when Dual Robots are installed. When Dual Robots are installed, the CM is the second module from the left.
Expansion Modules	Drive Ready Expansion Module (DREM) are always installed to the right of the CM. If there are multiple DREMs to be installed, the order of the DREMS is a 72 slot I/E station is first, then a 24 slot I/E station and finally a DREM without an I/E station. High-Density Expansion Modules (HDEM) are placed after the CM and DREMs. If there are multiple HDEMs to be installed, the order of the HDEMS is a 72 slot I/E station is first, then a 24 slot I/E station and finally a HDEM without an I/E station. Storage Expansion Module (SEM) are placed after the CM, DREMs and HDEMs. If there are multiple SEMs to be installed, the order of the SEMS is a 72 slot I/E station is first, then a 24 slot I/E station and finally a SEM without an I/E station. Additional Modules added to existing systems are added to the right. One exception is if an HDEM or DREM3 is added to a Dual Robot library, in this case the HDEM or DREM3 is inserted to the left of the Right Parking Module.
Parking Modules	Left Parking Module (LPM) is only used when Dual Robots are installed and is always located on the far left of the library. Note, the LPM is not ordered separately, it is shipped with the Dual Robot. Right Parking Module (RPM) is only used when Dual Robots are installed and is always located on the far right of the library. The RPM is a converted SEM or DREM. Note: An HDEM or DREM3 cannot function as a parking module.

Import/Export (I/E) Station Support and Placement

• The Control Module always ships with a 24 slot I/E station and there are no other options.
• Optional 24-slot I/E Station can be installed in any DREM, SEM, HDEM or RPM.
• Optional 72-slot can be installed in DREMs, HDEMs or SEMs, but not in the RPM.
• The LPM cannot support I/E Stations.
• A maximum of 16 I/E stations (including the CM I/E Station) can be installed in a library, but with the restrictions listed above.
• I/E Stations are installed left to right, with the 72-slot I/E Stations installed closest to the CM followed by 24-slot I/E Stations.

Tape Drive Support and Placement

• The library supports a maximum of 192 tape drives.
• Tape drives are only installed in CMs and DREMs.
• SEMs, HDEMs and the LPM do not support tape drives, but SEMs can be converted to DREMs for drive support. Note that DREMs can only be used as a RPM in a Dual Robot library if they do not have the full compliment of 24 drives.
• A maximum of 18 drives can be installed in each control module and a DREM can contain a maximum of 24 drives.
• While drives can be installed in any module configured to accept them, it is recommended that they are installed left to right, with the first drives installed in the CM and moving to the next DREM to the right.

Power Cords

• The default power cords are sent with each CM, DREM and HDEM. If redundant power is ordered, an extra cord is sent. If any of the optional power cords are needed, they must be ordered.

Basic Building Blocks

The table below provides specifications for the common building blocks to help you calculate your specific configuration.

Details Specific to Single-Robot Configuration

Control Module (CM)

Fully loaded: robot, drives, redundant power, 24-slot I/E, media

Weight	Point Load	Height	Width	Depth
899 lb 409 kg	71.5 lb/in. 5.0 kg/cm	77.4 in 196.6 cm	24.3 in 61.7 cm	38.3 in 97.3 cm

Details Specific to Dual-Robot Configuration

Control Module (CM)

Fully loaded: robot, drives, redundant power, 24-slot I/E, media

Weight	Point Load	Height	Width	Depth
897 lb 408 kg	71.4 lb/in. 5.0 kg/cm	77.4 in 196.6 cm	24.3 in 61.7 cm	38.3 in 97.3 cm

Left Parking Module (LPM)

Fully loaded: drives, redundant power supplies, 24-slot I/E, and media.

Weight	Point Load	Height	Width	Depth
623 lb 283 kg	49.6 lb/in. 3.5 kg/cm	77.4 in 196.6 cm	23.6 in 59.9 cm	38.3 in 97.3 cm

Right Parking Module (RPM)

Media only

Weight	Point Load	Height	Width	Depth
723 lb 339 kg	78.3 lb/in. 5.5 kg/cm	77.4 in 196.6 cm	23.6 in 59.9 cm	38.3 in 97.3 cm

Fully loaded: drives, redundant power supplies, 24-slot I/E, and media.

Weight	Point Load	Height	Width	Depth
820 lb 373 kg	65.2 lb/in. 4.6 kg/cm	77.4 in 196.6 cm	23.6 in 59.9 cm	38.3 in 97.3 cm

HDEM

Fully loaded with LTO media.

Weight	Point Load	Height	Width	Depth
985 lb 448 kg	78.3 lb/in. 5.5 kg/cm	77.4 in 196.6 cm	23.6 in 59.9 cm	38.3 in 97.3 cm

Details Common to Both Configurations

SEM/DREM

Empty SEMS

Weight	Point Load	Height	Width	Depth
586 lb 266 kg	46.6 lb/in. 3.3 kg/cm	77.4 in 196.6 cm	23.6 in 59.9 cm	38.3 in 97.3 cm

Media Only

Weight	Point Load	Height	Width	Depth
820 lb 373 kg	65.2 lb/in. 4.5 kg/cm	77.4 in 196.6 cm	23.6 in 59.9 cm	38.3 in 97.3 cm

DREM

Fully loaded: drives, redundant power, and media.

Weight	Point Load	Height	Width	Depth
882 lb 401 kg	70.2 lb/in. 4.9 kg/cm	77.4 in 196.6 cm	23.6 in 59.9 cm	38.3 in 97.3 cm

Fully loaded: drives, redundant power, 24-slot I/E, and media.

Weight	Point Load	Height	Width	Depth
882 lb 401 kg	70.2 lb/in. 4.9 kg/cm	77.4 in 196.6 cm	23.6 in 59.9 cm	38.3 in 97.3 cm

Fully loaded: drives, redundant power, 72-slot I/E, and media.

Weight	Point Load	Height	Width	Depth
894 lb 406 kg	71.1 lb/in. 5.0 kg/cm	77.4 in 196.6 cm	23.6 in 59.9 cm	38.3 in 97.3 cm

HDEM

Empty

Weight	Point Load	Height	Width	Depth
627 lb 284 kg	49.6 lb/in. 3.5 kg/cm	77.4 in 196.6 cm	23.6 in 59.9 cm	38.3 in 97.3 cm

Fully loaded with LTO media.

Weight	Point Load	Height	Width	Depth
994 lb 451 kg	78.3 lb/in. 6.5 kg/cm	77.4 in 196.6 cm	23.6 in 59.9 cm	38.3 in 97.3 cm

Full loaded: redundant power, media, 24-slot I/E

Weight	Point Load	Height	Width	Depth
977 lb 443 kg	80.3 lb/in. 5.6 kg/cm	77.4 in 196.6 cm	23.6 in 59.9 cm	38.3 in 97.3 cm

Full loaded: redundant power, media, 72-slot I/E

Weight	Point Load	Height	Width	Depth
949 lb 430 kg	78.0 lb/in. 5.5 kg/cm	77.4 in 196.6 cm	23.6 in 59.9 cm	38.3 in 97.3 cm

Examples of Common Configurations

The smallest library configuration consists of the control module only. The minimal configuration contains one I/E station and one drive.

Note: This configuration applies to single-robot systems only.

The maximum Gen 1 library configuration is 12 frames and the maximum Gen 2 library configuration is 20 frames. The maximum Gen 1 and Gen 2 single-robotics configurations are shown in Figure 29 and Figure 30.

The smallest dual-robotics library configuration is a three-frame system. It consists of one control module, a left parking module, and a right parking module. The minimum with an HDEM is a four-frame system since an HDEM cannot be a parking module.

Note: This configuration is only available for a dual-robot setup.

The maximum library configuration is 20 frames. A dual-robotics seventeen frame configuration consists of the control module, left parking module, right parking module, and 17 expansion modules. The maximum dual-robotics configurations are shown below.

Note: 24.3” (61.7 cm) is Quantum’s minimum physical clearance requirement. Consult local building code enforcement agency to determine your building’s minimum working space.

Figure 1: Gen 1 Single-Robot Configuration

Figure 2: Gen 2 Single-Robot Configuration

Figure 3: Dual-Robot Configuration

Figure 4: Dual-Robot HDEM Configuration

The library control modules, expansion modules, and parking modules are each shipped on the same type of specially designed pallet. For dual-robot new installs or upgrades, the robots will be shipped inside the module.

The pallet’s dimensions are listed below.

The library foot pad positions looking down from the top are show in the figure below. The foot pad positions are the same for the control module, expansion modules, HDEMs and parking modules.

Figure 5: Library Module Foot Pad Positions

The foot pad positions are shown from underneath the library in Figure 6. The module floor cutouts are the same for the control module, expansion modules, and parking modules. However, the HDEM has a different module floor cutout, as seen in Figure 8 and Figure 9.

Note: Floor cutouts can be used for cable access as well as the access hole at the top of the module.

Figure 6: Module Floor Cutout (Bottom View)

Figure 7: Module Floor Cutout (Front View)

Figure 8: HDEM Floor Cutout (Front View)

Figure 9: HDEM Floor Cutout (Bottom View)

The tape drives are enclosed in a universal drive sled. The library supports the following tape drives types:

• IBM LTO-1 or LTO-2 LVD–SCSI
• IBM LTO-1, LTO-2, LTO-3, LTO-4, LTO-5, LTO-6, LTO-7, LTO-8, and LTO-9 FC Multi-mode
• IBM LTO-9 SAS
• HP LTO-3, HP LTO-4, LTO-5, and LTO-6 FC Multi-mode

For i11 and above, the control module and the drive ready expansion modules have two sets of upper and lower drive clusters. Each library must have at least one tape drive. Each drive cluster can house up to six tape drives for a total of 24 drives per module. While additional drives can be added to any DREM in the configuration, the maximum number of drives is 192. In dual robotics systems, the left parking module cannot contain drives.

Even though tape drives can be installed in any module (except LPM and HDEM), it is recommended that tape drives be installed in bottom-to-top order in the control module before any are added to other expansion modules. Once the control module has 18 drives installed from bottom to top, you should move to bottom drive position of a drive-ready expansion module.

LTO Drive Requirements and Compatibility

The control module and any drive ready expansion module (including the right parking module in dual-robot configurations) can each contain up to 12 FC linear tape-open format tape drives (LTO-1, LTO-2, LTO-3, LTO-4, LTO-5, LTO-6, LTO-7, LTO-8, and LTO-9).

Although all seven generations of LTO drives are supported in the library, the drives are not fully compatible (both read/write).

Media > Drives	LTO-4	LTO-4 WORM	LTO-5	LTO-5 WORM	LTO-6	LTO-6 WORM	LTO-7	LTO-7 WORM
LTO-4 Drives	Reads/ Writes	Write Once, Read Many	N/C	N/C	N/C	N/C	N/C	N/C
LTO-5 Drives	Reads/ Writes	Write Once, Read Many	Reads/ Writes	Write Once, Read Many	N/C	N/C	N/C	N/C
LTO-6 Drives	Reads	Reads	Reads/ Writes	Write Once, Read Many	Read / Writes	Write Once, Read Many	N/C	N/C
LTO-7 Drives	N/C	N/C	Reads	Reads	Reads/ Writes	Write Once, Read Many	Reads/ Writes	Write Once, Read Many
LTO-8 Drives	N/C	N/C	N/C	N/C	N/C	N/C	Reads/ Writes	Write Once, Read Many
LTO-9 Drives	N/C	N/C	N/C	N/C	N/C	N/C	N/C	N/C

Media > Drives	LTO-8	LTO-8 WORM	LTO-8 M8	LTO-9	LTO-9 WORM
LTO-4 Drives	N/C	N/C	N/C	N/C	N/C
LTO-5 Drives	N/C	N/C	N/C	N/C	N/C
LTO-6 Drives	N/C	N/C	N/C	N/C	N/C
LTO-7 Drives	N/C	N/C	N/C	N/C	N/C
LTO-8 Drives	Reads/ Writes	Write Once, Read Many	Reads/ Writes	N/C	N/C
LTO-9 Drives	Reads/ Writes	Write Once, Read Many	N/C	Reads/ Writes	Write Once, Read Many

All LTO cartridges are the same size, which means they use the same magazines in the library. LTO drives can be directly attached to hosts, attached to the storage area network (SAN), or connected to FC I/O blades in the I/O management unit.

LTO-8 Type M media (M8)

LTO-8 introduces a new media formatting option, the M format. The M format is used with LTO-8 tape drives and LTO-7 media. When LTO-7 media is M formatted by an LTO-8 tape drive, the data capacity of the LTO-7 media is 9TB native, compared to 6TB of a standard formatted LTO-7 tape.

Type M Media Format Requirements

Scalar i6000 systems have the following requirements when using M format media:

• A new bar code media identifier is used with M formatted LTO-7 tapes.
• The media must be new, not previously used.
• The media must have a bar code label that contains the media identifier M8.
• The last two characters of the bar code are M8.

WORM Support

The Scalar i6000 library supports WORM (write once, read many) technology in LTO-3, LTO-4, LTO-5, LTO-6, LTO-7 and LTO-8 tape drives. WORM requirements include:

• Cartridges
• Firmware
• WORM-supported LTO-4 tape drives
• WORM-supported LTO-5 tape drives
• WORM-supported LTO-6 tape drives
• WORM-supported LTO-7 tape drives
• WORM-supported LTO-8 tape drives

WORM allows non-erasable data to be written once and provides extra data security by prohibiting accidental data erasure. When the library firmware and WORM-supported LTO-4 or later tape drive code are installed on a library with LTO-4 or later tape drives, the WORM feature is supported whenever the operator uses WORM cartridges.

Magazines

The magazine is a storage assembly that installs on the drive side or door side of the control module, expansion module, or parking module. It contains the cartridge slots and provides flexibility when adding storage cartridges to a module. The LTO magazines hold six cartridges. Magazines are removable and may have moved during shipment; make sure they are seated.

Type	Magazine Capacity	Cartridge Capacity
Magazine (LTO)	N/A	6
Control Module (single-robotics)a	36 min 51 max	216 min 306 max
Control Module (dual-robotics)a	42 min 64 max	252 min 384 max
Standard Expansion Modulec	48 min 76 max	288 min 456 max
Drive Ready Expansion Moduleb	16 min 76 max	96 min 456 max
High-Density Expansion Modulec	102 min 130 max	612 min 780 max
Left Parking Module (dual-robotics)d	38	228
Right Parking Module (dual-robotics)e	12 min 38 max	72 min 228 max
a Control module: The minimum is based on having 18 drives and one 24-slot I/E station installed. The maximum is based on having one drive and one 24-slot I/E station installed. b Drive Ready Expansion module: The minimum is based on having 24 drives and one 72-slot I/E station and 24 drives installed. The maximum is based on having no drives or an I/E station installed. c Standard and HDEM: The minimum is based on one 72-slot I/E station and 12 drives installed. The maximum is based on having no drives or an I/E station installed. d Left parking module: No drives or I/E stations are allowed. The left parking space takes up 4 columns of storage. There are six empty magazines located in the unusable 4 columns which are used for calibration only. These six magazines are not counted toward the total capacity. e Right parking module: The minimum is based on having 12 drives and one 24-slot I/E station installed. The maximum is based on no drives or I/E station installed. The right parking space takes up 4 columns of storage.

Each magazine has a barcode label that the scanner reads for identification and inventory. An optional, snap-on dust cover is available for the magazines to be used for external storage. The magazines with the dust cover have interlocked stacking that enables easier storage of the media when they are removed from the library.

Cartridges

Cartridges are stored in magazines within the library and identified by an operator-attached, machine-readable barcode label.

All servers or appliances intended to communicate with the Scalar i6000 robotic controller or tape drives must be already installed on the SAN before configuring the library for fiber channel SAN connectivity. Additionally, the World Wide Names (WWNs) of the associated fiber channel HBAs should be visible on the SAN. This is necessary because the Scalar i6000 “Extended Virtual Private SAN” (eVPS) feature can only grant LUN access to WWNs it discovers on the SAN at the time of configuration.

NPIV Requirements

To configure a tape drive for either control path or data path failover, you need the following:

• The library must have a Native Storage Networking license installed.
• The tape drive to be configured for data path failover must be licensed for native storage networking.
• The tape drive must be an HP LTO-5 or LTO-6 Fibre Channel tape drive.
• The tape drive must be connected to an Ethernet Expansion Blade (EEB) via an Ethernet cable. The minimum number of EEBs are included with the Native Storage Networking license. Additional EEBs may be purchased if desired.
• Both tape drive fibre ports MUST be connected to switches that are part of the same fabric. For example, Fabric A to Fabric B failover is NOT supported.
• Switch fabric zoning strategy MUST use the WWPN strategy.
• Both FC ports on the tape drive must be connected to an NPIV-supported switch, and both switch ports MUST have N-Port Virtualization (NPIV) enabled. Neither tape drive port may be connected to a host or Fibre Channel I/O blade.
• Quantum recommends making sure your switches are at the latest firmware version to ensure stable N-Port Virtualization (NPIV) functioning.
• The tape drive topology settings must be set to Point to Point.
• HP LTO-5 and LTO-6 FC tape drive firmware must be at the version qualified with the Scalar i6000 library. See the Scalar i6000 Release Notes for qualified firmware levels.

If you are upgrading your library from a single robot system to a dual robot system (whether from Gen 1 or Gen 2), please understand and address the following requirements before Service arrives to do the upgrade:

If you are upgrading a Gen 1 library to a Gen 2 single-robotics library, please understand and address the following requirements before Service arrives to do the upgrade: