Quantum AML/2 User's Guide

The AML/2 LibraryPlanning Guide

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Intended Audience 1-107 Nov 20031-IntroductionThis manual contains information that outlines the AML/2 library 1. The topics discussed in this section

1-2 Introduction600135-EAssociated Documents600043 AML/2 Operator Guide600141 AML/2 Maintenance Guide600300 AML Hardware Configuration Information6003

2-107 Nov 20032-DescriptionThe ADIC Automated Media Library/2 (AML/2) is a fully automated, robotic media library that offers an enterprise solution t

2-2 Description600135-ESystem FunctionMajor system components include the following items:• Host•AMU• ControllersThe basic operational philosophy of t

AML/2 Hardware Components 2-307 Nov 2003AMU Hardware ComponentsAMU hardware consists of the following components:• computer with a color monitor, a mo

2-4 Description600135-ERobotMedia movements are performed by a robot equipped with a mixed-media gripper and a laser barcode scanner. See Figure 2-2.

AML/2 Hardware Components 2-507 Nov 2003Track SectionThe robot travels on track sections that measure 3’ 8” in length. A minimum of three track sectio

2-6 Description600135-EQuadro TowerThe Quadro Tower provides the maximum media storage density with the minimum floor space required for a library sys

AML/2 Hardware Components 2-707 Nov 2003Figure 2-5 Single AML/2 Quadro Tower (Top View)The average time to retrieve and mount a cassette is between 2.

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2-8 Description600135-EAMU Control CabinetThe AMU Control Cabinet houses the electronics that link the host computer to the rest of the system. See Fi

AML/2 Hardware Components 2-907 Nov 2003Robot Control CabinetThe Robot Control Cabinet houses the electronics which control the robotics of the AML/2.

2-10 Description600135-ETower Control CabinetThe Tower Control Cabinet houses the electronics which control the circular movement of the Quadro Tower.

AML/2 Hardware Components 2-1107 Nov 2003Universal Drive CabinetThe Universal Cabinet contains drive units and optional drive controllers. See Figure

2-12 Description600135-EManual Insert/Eject UnitMedia are inserted into the AML/2 system and ejected through the Insert/Eject Unit. The operator loads

AML/2 Software Components 2-1307 Nov 2003AML/2 Software ComponentsADIC software controls all functions in the AML/2, making automated data backup poss

2-14 Description600135-EOpen System Support Distributed AML Server (DAS) SoftwareDAS software operates with both client and server components. The ser

3-107 Nov 20033-SpecificationThis section contains information about the following aspects of the AML/2 library:• Physical Specifications•Dimensions•

3-2 Specification600135-EPhysical SpecificationsDimensionsTable 3-1 provides information for the physical size, weight and loading of ALM/2 library co

Electrical Specifications 3-307 Nov 2003Electrical SpecificationsTable 3-2 lists the basic electrical specifications for the components of the AML/2 l

ContentsIntroductionIntended Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-

3-4 Specification600135-ETower Control Cabinet208 VAC 1 phase0.4 1.9 1219 AMU Control CabinetManual I/E Facility208 VAC 1 phase0.01 0.05 30 AMU Contro

Performance Specifications 3-507 Nov 2003Performance SpecificationsTable 3-3 lists performance specifications for the AML/2 library. Actions refer to

3-6 Specification600135-EVibrationSignificant vibration (high amplitude) occurring while drives are writing will result in drives having to rewrite da

Regulatory Specifications 3-707 Nov 2003Regulatory SpecificationsTable 3-5 lists the key safety and electromagnetic regulatory specifications for the

3-8 Specification600135-EMedia Quantity SpecificationsTable 3-6 lists the number of cassette media by type that can be stored in Quadro Towers and Lin

Media Quantity Specifications 3-907 Nov 2003Optical DiskReflection80 3/4 345695 5/8 4224110 3/4 4992DTF small 80 3/4 204895 5/8 2560110 3/4 3072DTF me

3-10 Specification600135-EFloor Electrical RequirementsFlooring must meet specifications for being dust-free, and physically, chemically, and acoustic

Standard Drives Supported by ADIC 3-1107 Nov 2003Standard Drives Supported by ADICSeveral different drives types can be used with the AML/2 Library sy

3-12 Specification600135-EADIC (OEM) DLT 7001*SCSI-2 (DE), (F/W)212 6ADIC (OEM) DLT 7001S* Low ProfileSCSI-2 (DE), (F/W)224 4 - 6ADIC (OEM) DLT 8001S*

Standard Drives Supported by ADIC 3-1307 Nov 2003SONY BVW-75P Video 1 4 4Media: 8mmADIC (IBM OEM)LT01 LT02 LT03 SCSISCSISCSI2222424244 - 64 - 64 - 6

iv Contents600135-EOpen System Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14Distribute

3-14 Specification600135-E*The following drives are composed of three different types of installation units.• 1 mounting kit (2 drives/kit) = 1 level=

System Heights 4-107 Nov 20034-ConfigurationThe purpose of this chapter is to assist prospective customers and new owners in planning for an AML/2 lib

4-2 Configuration600135-EMedia TypesEnter the quantity of the desired media type (maximum 5).3480/3490E/3590/9840/9940OD512OD-RD2SD2MVHSDLT/SDLTDvcPro

Drive Types 4-307 Nov 2003Drive TypesEnter the desired quantity of drive types (maximum 5), and state if the drives require rack mounting.Insert/Eject

4-4 Configuration600135-EInsert/Eject Handling BoxesEnter the quantity of the media type handling racks. Refer to Media Types on page 4-2 for the cho

Host Connection 4-507 Nov 2003Host ConnectionCheck (✔) the requested type of connection.Communication SoftwareCheck (✔) if Remote Access communication

4-6 Configuration600135-EFigure 4-1 Customer AML/2 Configuration Layout

Customer System Layout 4-707 Nov 2003Figure 4-2 Example AML/2 ConfigurationQuadroTowerRobotScale: 1/4" = 1’

4-8 Configuration600135-EFigure 4-3 Cutout ExamplesScale: 1/4" = 1’

Customer and Installation Site Information 5-107 Nov 20035-SurveyUse this section to record relevant information about the delivery site and associate

Contents v07 Nov 2003Communication Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5Spe

5-2 Survey Data600135-E Physical Environment SpecificationsRecord any additional information in Additional Comments on page 5-10. Installation C

Physical Environment Specifications 5-307 Nov 2003 Floor Type:Floor Load Capacity:Fire Protection:Other Issues to Consider::

5-4 Survey Data600135-ECustomer Room LayoutSketch the approximate measurements of the AML/2 library room and any obstructions. Establish your own grid

Site Preparation 5-507 Nov 2003Site PreparationThe following customer supplied circuits are necessary for the proper installation and operation of the

5-6 Survey Data600135-ECustomer Building LayoutSketch the building layout that indicates the route from the loading dock to equipment final destinatio

Site Preparation 5-707 Nov 2003Access ConditionsAccess to AML/2 library room (elevator, stairs, door widths, etc.):Dimensions and Location of Smallest

5-8 Survey Data600135-EWhere Can Trailer Be Left for Staging?Availability of Material Handling Equipment:Location for Uncrating:Preferred Time of Day

Site Preparation 5-907 Nov 2003Procedure for Obtaining Building Passes:Procedure for Scheduling Use of Elevator, Loading Dock, etc.:Waste Disposal Con

5-10 Survey Data600135-EAdditional CommentsRecord any additional information that pertains to the installation. Note the page number of topics in this

Single Robot Example A-107 Nov 2003A-Configuration ExamplesThe ADIC Automated Media Library/2 (AML/2) is a fully automated, robotic media library that

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A-2 Configuration Examples600135-ES1-3 72X78X23 Top Plate, Struts, Columns 1S1-4 98X51X61 Bins 1S1-5 94X25X47 QT Doors, Enclosure, Profiles, Step Plat

Single Robot Example A-307 Nov 2003Table A-2 AML/2 Two Robots with One Tower - 2.43MS1-30 42X25X23 DST-312 Drives 1T1-1 72X36X72 Tool Box 1Crate # Siz

A-4 Configuration Examples600135-ETable A-3 AML/2 Two Robots with One Tower - 2.8 MS1-23 42X25X23 DST-312 Drives 1S1-24 42X25X23 DST-312 Drives 1S1-25

Single Robot Example A-507 Nov 2003S1-17 45X35X86 Drive Cabinet 1S1-18 45X35X86 Drive Cabinet 1S1-19 93X31X49 Walkways, PC & Monitor 1S1-20 44X44X

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Vibration Scenario B-107 Nov 2003B-Actual ScenarioThe following Scenario was based on an actual event. The user was preparing for major construction w

B-2 Actual Scenario600135-EADIC recommends that the movement and placement of the steel be scheduled to coincide with the time that the robots and all

FiguresFigure 2-1 Basic AML/2 Configuration: One Quadro Tower and One Robot 2-1Figure 2-2 Robot Gripper with Barcode Scanner. . . . . . . . . . . .

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TablesixTable 3-1 AML/2 Component Physical Dimensions and Loading. . . . . . . . . 3-2Table 3-2 AML/2 Component Electrical Specifications . . . . .