Quantum AML/E User's Guide

Integrated Storage SolutionsA Raytheon E-Systems CompanyTHE AML/E LibraryPlanning Guide

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1IntroductionOverview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-

1-2 Introduction600139-C

Overview 1-310 Oct 19961-OverviewThis manual contains information that outlines the AML/E library 1. The topics discussed in this section of the manua

1-4 Introduction600139-CAssociated Documents600025 AML/E Maintenance Guide600026 AML/E Operator Guide600027 AML/E Installation Guide600300 AML Hardwar

2System DescriptionOverview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-2 System Description600139-C

Overview 2-310 Oct 19962-OverviewThe EMASS Automated Media Library (AML) is a fully automated, robotic media library that offers an enterprise solutio

2-4 System Description600139-CSystem Operational FlowMajor system operational components include the following:• Host•AMU• ControllerThe basic operati

Hardware Components 2-510 Oct 1996Hardware ComponentAMU hardware consists of:• a computer with a color monitor, a mouse, and a keyboard• a Token Ring,

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2-6 System Description600139-CHandling UnitThe Handling Unit accomplishes the mechanical access to the physical library storage and the drives via a r

Hardware Components 2-710 Oct 1996RobotMedia movements are performed by a robot. The robot is equipped with a multimedia gripper and a laser barcode s

2-8 System Description600139-CStorage SegmentThe AML/E product line consists of a family of storage components that can be combined to provide a stora

Hardware Components 2-910 Oct 1996Hexa TowerHexa Towers are ideally suited for large media libraries.The AML/E media library can contain a maximum of

2-10 System Description600139-CLinear RacksLinear Racks are suited for smaller media libraries. See Figure 2-6. Two Linear Racks are maximum. Each Lin

Hardware Components 2-1110 Oct 1996Control CabinetMovement control signals are provided by the Control Cabinet. See Figure 2-7. The control cabinet co

2-12 System Description600139-CUniversal Drive CabinetThe Universal Cabinet is designed to house drive unit and optional drive controllers. See Figure

Hardware Components 2-1310 Oct 1996Insert/Eject UnitMedia are inserted into and ejected from the AML/E through the I/E Unit. The media are loaded by a

2-14 System Description600139-CSoftware ComponentsEMASS software organizes and manages the AML/E. This software makes automated data manipulation poss

Software Components 2-1510 Oct 1996Minimum software requirements to support EMASS software in the MVS environment include the following:• MVS-SP1.3.6

Contents1IntroductionOverview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-16 System Description600139-CDataMgr SoftwareDataMgr is an integrated, layered, file migration application that requires and operates with AMASS sof

Software Components 2-1710 Oct 1996Requirements to support FileServ software are platform dependent. Additional detailed information is provided in th

2-18 System Description600139-CDAS allows client systems to request actions on selected media within the AML system. DAS performs the following reques

3System SpecificationOverview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3-2 System Specification600139-C

Overview 3-310 Oct 19963-OverviewThis section contains the following information for the AML/E library:• Physical Specifications• Electrical Specifica

3-4 System Specification600139-CQuadro Tower 80 3/4 inches 88 inches 88 inches 7187 lbs 134 lbs/sq ft95 5/8 inches 88 inches 88 inches 7939 lbs 148 lb

Electrical Specifications 3-510 Oct 1996Electrical SpecificationsTable 3-2 lists the key electrical information for the components of the AML/E librar

3-6 System Specification600139-CPerformance SpecificationsTable 3-4 lists the key performance information for the AML/E library.Environmental Specific

Media Quantity Specifications 3-710 Oct 1996Media Quantity SpecificationsTable 3-7 lists the quantity of media contained by the storage devices for th

iv Contents600139-CRobot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7Sto

3-8 System Specification600139-COptical Disk 51280 3/4 inches 2816 528 26495 5/8 inches 3872 726 363110 3/4 inches 4576 858 429Optical DiskReflection8

Flooring Requirements 3-910 Oct 1996Flooring RequirementsIn addition to being dust-free, physically, chemically, and acoustically appropriate, the flo

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4System ConfigurationOverview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4-2 System Configuration600139-C

Overview 4-310 Oct 19964-OverviewThis section of the manual solicits the information necessary to configure an AML/E library. Detailed information abo

4-4 System Configuration600139-CMedia TypesEnter the quantity of the desired media type (maximum 3).3480/3490EEMASS 8490EMASS 8590OD512OD-RD2SD2MVHSDL

Drive Types 4-510 Oct 1996Drive TypesEnter the quantity of the desired drive types (maximum 4) and if the drive requires a rack mount.Insert/Eject Typ

4-6 System Configuration600139-CInsert/Eject Handling RackEnter the quantity of the media type handling racks. Refer to Media Types on page 4-4 for t

Modem 4-710 Oct 1996ModemCheck (✔) if a modem is desired.Lexan PanelsCheck (✔) the desired Lexan panels.Yes NoNoneFull side Lexan panel19"rack cl

Contents v10 Oct 19964System ConfigurationOverview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4-8 System Configuration600139-CSoftware TypesCheck (✔) the requested type of software.Host ConnectionCheck (✔) the requested type of connection.Commu

Customer System Layout 4-910 Oct 1996Customer System LayoutSketch the customer’s system layout or cut and paste from the examples in Figure 4-3 on pag

4-10 System Configuration600139-CFigure 4-2 Example AML/E ConfigurationFigure 4-3 Cutout ExamplesHTHTI/EAMUHUDCQTDUCCHexa TowerHandling UnitQuadro Tow

5Survey DataOverview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3

5-2 Survey Data600139-C

Overview 5-310 Oct 19965-OverviewThis section solicits pertinent information about the delivery site. Record all requested general information.General

5-4 Survey Data600139-C Physical EnvironmentPlace any additional information in Additional Comments on page 5-12. Installation Contact:Telephon

Physical Environment 5-510 Oct 1996 Floor Load Capacity:Fire Protection:

5-6 Survey Data600139-CCustomer Room LayoutSketch the approximate measurements of the AML/E library room and any obstructions.Figure 5-1 Room LayoutSc

Site Preparation 5-710 Oct 1996Site PreparationThe following customer supplied circuits are necessary for the proper installation and operation of the

vi Contents600139-CCustomer Room Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6Site P

5-8 Survey Data600139-CCustomer Building LayoutSketch the building layout that indicates the route from the loading dock to equipment final destinatio

Site Preparation 5-910 Oct 1996Access ConditionsAccess to AML/E library room (elevator, stairs, door widths, etc.):Dimensions and Location of Smallest

5-10 Survey Data600139-CWhere Can Trailer Be Left for Staging?Availability of Material Handling Equipment:Location for Uncrating:Preferred Time of Day

Site Preparation 5-1110 Oct 1996Procedure for Obtaining Building Passes:Procedure for Scheduling the Elevator, Loading Dock, etc.:Waste Disposal Consi

5-12 Survey Data600139-CAdditional CommentsRecord any additional information from other pages. For reference purposes, note the page number with the i

FiguresFigure 2-1 AML/E Example Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3Figure 2-2 Handling Unit . . . . . . . . .

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TablesTable 3-1 AML/E Component Physical Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3Table 3-2 AML/E Component Electrical Specifications .