Site Planning Guide

Overview

i6H Components

Select from the following components:

Item Name Description

1

Magazines

30 slot magazines (i6H).
2 CSM Window Allows you to view the internal components.
3 Local User Interface (LUI) Allows you to perform some library functions when you can’t access the WebGUI.
4 Magazine Release Request Buttons Releases the corresponding magazines for removal.
5 Left Magazine Manual Release Allows you to release the left magazine when the library is not powered on.
6 Right Magazine Manual Release Allows you to release the right magazine when the library is not powered on.
7 Service Tray Access Doors Access to the override button and paddle that controls the buttons and paddles of the Service Tray receive and capture features.
8 Magazines

12 slot magazines (i6H).
9 Magazine Release Request Buttons Releases the corresponding magazines for removal. The buttons can also be used to request robot replacement.
10 Magazine Eject Stops Optional hardware used to enable the optional Airgap (Ransom Block) feature.

Item Name Description

1

Drive LTO Drive.
2 System Control Board (SCB) Controls library functions. Network ports are labeled GB1 and GB2.
3 Power Supply Provides power to the library.
4 Module Interconnect Provides connectivity from the module to the module above.
5 Robot Enable Button Moves the robot into the Service Tray in preparation for removal. Can also enable the robot.
6 Interlock Button Locks the Service Tray Release Latch.
7 Power LED Indicates power to the Service Tray, Robot, and Cable Spool.
8 Service Tray Release Latch Locks and unlocks the Service Tray into the Control Service Module. Is also used to pull and push the Service Tray into the Control Service Module.

All Scalar i6H libraries contain a Robot Service Tray. The tray allows for quick replacement of the library robot.

Item Name Description
1 Robot Picker The mobile part of the robot that moves media between slots and drives. The Robot Shipping Restraint locks over the picker to prevent the robot from moving during shipping.

2

 Robot Shipping Restraint Storage Used to store the Robot Shipping Restraint in the Service Tray.
3 Robot Shipping Restraint Prevents the robot from moving during shipping. Placed over the Robot Picker.

Tape drives are installed in the back of the library. Scalar i6H supports the following IBM Fibre Channel (FC) LTO drives:

  • LTO-7 FC

  • LTO-8 FC

  • LTO-9 FC

  • LTO-9 SAS.

The minimum drive configuration is 1 drive. The maximum drive configuration is 22 drives.

You can connect from the Fibre Channel ports directly to the server or to a storage area network using a Fibre Channel switch.

LTO-8 FC Drive

LTO-9 FC Drive

LTO-9 SAS Drive

Item Name Description

1

Unlock Lever

The unlock lever must be pushed to the unlocked (up) position before the drive sled can be removed from the library.
2 LEDs

The drive LEDs provide you with visual information that lets you know the drive is working correctly. After the library is powered up and working, the following indications tell you the drive is operating normally:

  • Power: Solid on – Indicates the drive is powered on
  • Beacon: Solid off – Blinks blue when the drive is identified or varied off.
  • Cartridge Present: Solid on when a tape is in the drive
  • Communication: Solid on or flashing
  • Port A: Solid on or flashing
  • Port B: Solid on or flashing
3 Ports The ports connect your drives to a server or a switch. You connect Fibre Channel drives with Fibre Channel cables.
4 Thumbscrews Thumbscrews secure the drive sled to the chassis.

The Scalar i6H library contains redundant (2N) power supplies. The power supply is highly efficient, rated at 80 PLUS®, a performance specification that requires an 80% or higher energy efficiency at 10, 20, 50 and 100% of rated load with a true power factor of 0.9 or greater. The power supply connects to an outside power source and converts the input power to the AC and DC voltages used by the library components.

Your Scalar i6H power supply configuration is dependent on your drive configuration.

Item Name Description

1

LEDs

Power Supply LEDs provide you with visual information that let you know the power supply is working correctly. Normal indications:

  • Fault: Off
  • DC OK: Solid green
  • AC OK: Solid green

If the Fault LED is solid blue, or if the other two LEDs are off, you should check for RAS tickets to learn how to resolve the problem.
2 Handle Used to remove and install the power supply.
3 Thumbscrews Used to secure the power supply to the chassis.

The System Control Blade (SCB) is the main controller for all library operations. It contains the user interface operations, Web Services, and it stores the configuration.

The SCB is located in the Control Service Module (CSM).

Item Name Description

1

Power Switch The power switch initiates the shutdown procedure when you press it for two seconds. If you press it for five seconds, you will force a hard shutdown. It is solid green and illuminated when the library is powered on.
2 Status LEDs

Normal indications:

  • Green: Blinks once per second
  • Amber: Off
  • Blue: Blinks once every 10 seconds
3 Serial Port The serial port is for engineering use only.
4 Service Port The service port allows you to connect directly to the library to perform service functions.
5 Service USB The service USB port is not used at this time.
6 Ethernet Ports

The Ethernet ports allow you to connect the library to a network. This allows you to connect to hosts and to configure and operate the library through the WebGUI. While the ports are identical in function, use Gb1 as your primary network connection and Gb2 as your secondary connection. There are two for redundancy.

GB1 and GB2 correspond to the interface settings in the i6 Network Settings menu.

The Scalar i6H is available in the following stack configuration:

Stack Configuration Components
48U

  • 1 6U Control Service Module

  • 7 6U Expansion Modules

  • 1 to 22 Dual-Port, Full-Height Drives

  • 2N Power Supplies

  • Up to 994 slots available (depends on number of drives and the drive bay storage slot configuration)
i6H License Agreements

Select the following Scalar tape library license agreements below:

Technical Specifications

Power Specifications

Configuration Amp @ 110V Amp @ 220V Watts BTU/Hr
Service Control Module, no drives (minimum) 0.31 0.28 27 92
Service Control Module, no drives (maximum) 0.69 0.42 73 249
1 LTO-6 HH FC drive, writing (maximum) 0.18 0.07 26 89
1 LTO-7 HH FC drive, no tape (minimum) 0.16 0.06 13 45
1 LTO-7 HH FC drive, writing (maximum) 0.25 0.09 32 109
1 LTO-8 FH FC drive, no tape (minimum) 0.11 0.10 18 61
1 LTO-8 FH FC drive, writing (maximum) 0.29 0.15 37 126
1 LTO-9 FH FC/SAS drive, no tape (minimum) 0.17 0.16 28 95
1 LTO-9 FH FC/SAS drive, writing (maximum) 0.31 0.16 39 133

Power Cable Requirements

Cord Image
IEC 60320 C13/C14
rack-compatible power cord
IEC 60320 C13/5-15
North American power cord
Environmental Factor Recommended¹ Allowed² Shipping³

Dry-Bulb Temperature

LTO-5, -6, -7. -8:

  • 16 to 25°C (61 to 77°F)

LTO-9:

  • 15 to 25°C (59 to 77°F)

LTO-5, -6, -7. -8:

  • 16 to 35°C (61 to 95°F)

LTO-9:

  • 15 to 35°C (59 to 95°F)

-23 to 49°C (-9 to 120°F)
Relative Humidity

20 to 50% (non-condensing)

20 to 80% (non-condensing)

5 to 80% (non-condensing)
Maximum Temperature Change

5° C per hour

5° C per hour

N/A
Maximum Humidity Change

5% per hour

5% per hour

N/A
Temperature Limitation for Humidity Conditions

LTO-5, -6, -7. -8:

  • Wet Bulb Temp <= 26°C (79°F)

LTO-9:

  • Max Dew Point 22°C (72°F)

LTO-5, -6, -7. -8:

  • Wet Bulb Temp <= 26°C (79°F)

LTO-9:

  • Max Dew Point 22°C (72°F)

Wet Bulb Temp <= 26°C (79°F)
Maximum Altitude

3048 m (10000 ft)

3048 m (10000 ft)

12192 m (40000 ft)

Definition of Terms:

¹ Recommended: The recommended operational/storage environmental envelope provides guidance on the environmental range for optimal performance and high reliability. This environmental range protects for 30-year archival storage. (Derate the maximum recommended dry-bulb temperature by 1°C/300 m above 1,800 m (1.8°F/1,000 feet above 6,000 feet)).

² Allowed: The allowable operational/storage environmental envelope defines the test limits to verify that the equipment will function within the environmental envelope. This environmental range is defined for operational storage of less than 6 months. (Derate the maximum dry-bulb temperature by 1°C/300 m above 900 m (1.8°F/1,000 feet above 3,000 feet)).

³ Shipping: When shipping media over extended environmental ranges, shipping times should be limited to minimize the duration of media being exposed to varying environmental conditions at lower and upper ranges.

Note: The prolonged exposure to conditions outside the recommended range, especially approaching the extremes of the allowable operating environment, can result in decreased equipment reliability and longevity. An occasional short-term excursion into the allowable envelope is generally acceptable but may result in performance and reliability implications and higher power consumption. For additional information regarding tape cartridge storage, shipping and operational requirements, including acclimation requirements, please visit www.quantum.com/lto-media, or refer to specific LTO tape media specifications provided by the LTO consortium at www.lto.org or specifications provided by the media manufacturer.

Library Configuration Rack Size Physical Slots Licensed Slots
  • 1 Control Module
  • 7 Expansion Modules
48U Up to 994 (dependent on LTO drive/Drive Bay Storage (DBS) configuration) Up to 994
Connection Connector Speed
SAS drives (IBM LTO-9)

Mini SAS HD

(SFF-8644)

 12 Gbps
Fibre Channel drives (LTO-7 and higher) LC 8 Gbps
Ethernet on System Control Blade (SCB) RJ45 1 Gb

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

Port Protocol Direction TCP/UDP

Description
22 SSH Inbound TCP SSH access for CLI usage. Can disable SSH on the library.
25 SMTP Outbound TCP

Email client. Can override this default port by putting the port on the back of the email host name.

For example, smtp.gmail.com:587
53 DNS Outbound UDP + TCP DNS client model.

67

68

 DHCP Outbound UDP DHCP client.
80 HTTP Inbound TCP Library is a web server for administrative purposes.
80 HTTP Outbound TCP Library is a client for SKMv1.
123 NTP Inbound/Outbound UDP NTP client
161 SNMP Inbound/Outbound UDP SNMP queries and management.
162 SNMP Outbound UDP Trap output.
389 LDAP Outbound TCP Non-secure LDAP client.
443 HTTP Inbound TCP Secure web server.
636 LDAPS Outbond TCP Secure LDAP client.
5696 KMIP Outbound TCP KMIP communication port on the server. Library uses non-priviledged ports.

6000

6001

 SKM Outbound TCP SKM tape encryption protocol.

Shipping Crate Specifications

The shipping weight indicated below is the weight without any installed customer equipment. Customer equipment in the library rack will increase the shipping weight.

Width Length Height Weight

41.0 in.

104.1 cm

58.0 in.

147.3 cm

98.0 in.

245.0 cm

1500 lbs, plus up to an additional 300 lbs for media.

680 kg, plus up to an additional 136 kg for media.

Rack Specifications

To support the additional 120 mm (4.7 in.) module depth of the Scalar i6H library, the library is configured with a 1.2 meter (48 in.) deep rack.

The rack weight with the Scalar i6H library installed is dependent on the drive and Drive Bay Storage (DBS) configuration. The library weighs approximately 860 lbs (386 kg), with an additional 300 lbs (136 kg) for media.

Library Components Weight
Robot Service Tray

14.5 lbs

6.6 kg
Power Supply

2.9 lbs

1.3 kg
Power Supply blanking plate (removed when a power supply is added)

0.1 lbs

0.06 kg

30-slot Magazine (no media)

5.3 lbs

2.4 kg

30-slot Magazine with 30 media cartridges

18.5 lbs

8.4 kg

12-slot Magazine (no media)

4.0 lbs

1.8 kg

12-slot Magazine with 12 media cartridges

8.8 lbs

4.0 kg
Tape Drives and Media Weight
LTO-7 or higher FC/SAS Drive

8.6 lbs

3.9 kg
Tape Drive blanking plate (removed when a drive is added)

0.3 lbs

0.12 kg
Media Cartridge

0.4 lbs

0.2 kg