Quantum AML/J User's Guide

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

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

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

1-4 Introduction600338-BAssociated Documents600337 AML/J Maintenance Guide600303 AML/J Operator Guide600304 AML/J Installation Guide600300 AML Hardwar

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

2-2 System Description600338-B

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 Description600338-BWhen the host software determines that a media library action is necessary, it creates the appropriate command string an

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

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2-6 System Description600338-BHandling 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 Description600338-BStorage SegmentThe AML/J product line consists of a family of Linear Racks for storage. Two Linear racks are maximum per

Hardware Components 2-910 Oct 1996Drive/Control CabinetMovement control signals are provided by the PMAC which resides in the Drive/Control Cabinet. S

2-10 System Description600338-BInsert/Eject UnitMedia are inserted into and ejected from the AML/J through the I/EF. The media are loaded by an operat

Hardware Components 2-1110 Oct 1996Figure 2-7 Insert/Eject Unit (IE/F-D)

2-12 System Description600338-BExpansion UnitThe Expansion Unit was designed to increase the capacity of the AML/J. Additional Insert/Eject units and

Software Components 2-1310 Oct 1996Software ComponentsEMASS software organizes and manages the AML/J. This software makes automated data manipulation

2-14 System Description600338-BMinimum software requirements to support EMASS software in the MVS environment include the following:• MVS-SP1.3.6 for

Software Components 2-1510 Oct 1996• Fully distributed architecture• File migration from expensive magnetic disk space to inexpensive storage media• T

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

2-16 System Description600338-BVolServ softwareVolServ software handles volume manipulation by class of data and media migration. The Volserv software

Software Components 2-1710 Oct 1996DAS allows client systems to request actions on selected media within the AML system. DAS performs the following re

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

3-2 System Specification600338-B

Overview 3-310 Oct 19963-OverviewThis section contains the following information for the AML/J library:• Physical Specification• Electrical Specificat

3-4 System Specification600338-BElectrical SpecificationsTable 3-2 lists the key electrical information for the components of the AML/J library.Table

Performance Specifications 3-510 Oct 1996Performance SpecificationsTable 3-4 lists the key performance information for the AML/J library.Environmental

3-6 System Specification600338-BMedia Quantity SpecificationTable 3-7 lists the quantity of media contained in a single storage segment for the AML/J

Media Quantity Specification 3-710 Oct 1996Optical Disk 51288 66 55 33 11 66 55 11 99 22 66 22 189Optical Disk Reflection96 72 60 36 12 72 60 12 108 2

iv Contents600338-BRobot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7Sto

3-8 System Specification600338-BFlooring RequirementsIn addition to being dust-free, physically, chemically, and acoustically appropriate, the floorin

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

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

4-4 System Configuration600338-BMedia TypesEnter the quantity of the desired media type (maximum 4).3480/3490EEMASS 8490EMASS 8590OD512OD-RD2SVHSDLT8m

Drive Types 4-510 Oct 1996Drive TypesEnter the quantity of the desired drive types (maximum 4) and if the drive requires a rack mount.Quantity Type Su

4-6 System Configuration600338-BInsert/Eject Media BoxesEnter the quantity of the requested media type handing boxes.Control Cabinet Drive ShelvesEnte

Drive Cabinet Drive Shelves 4-710 Oct 1996Drive Cabinet Drive ShelvesEnter the quantity of Drive Shelves (maximum 6) for the desired number of Drive C

4-8 System Configuration600338-BBase Unit Media Type SegmentsCheck (✔) the media type for each segmentBase UnitSeg 1Seg 2Seg 3Seg 43480/3490EEMASS 849

Expansion Unit Media Type Segments 4-910 Oct 1996Expansion Unit Media Type SegmentsCheck (✔) the media type for each segmentExpansion Unit 1 Expansion

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

4-10 System Configuration600338-BModemCheck (✔) if modem is desired.Expansion Unit 5 Expansion Unit 6Seg 1 Seg 2 Seg 3 Seg 4 Seg 1 Seg 2 Seg 3 Seg 434

Software Types 4-1110 Oct 1996Software TypesCheck (✔) the requested type of software.Host ConnectionCheck (✔) the requested type of connection.Communi

4-12 System Configuration600338-BCustomer System LayoutSketch the customer’s system layout or cut and paste from the examples in Figure 4-3 on page 4-

Customer System Layout 4-1310 Oct 1996Figure 4-2 Example AML/J ConfigurationConfigurationFigure 4-3 Cutout ExamplesDrive Expansion CabinetMedia Shelve

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

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

5-4 Survey Data600338-B Physical EnvironmentPlace any additional information in Additional Comments on page 5-12. Installation Contact:Telephon

Physical Environment 5-510 Oct 1996 Floor Load CapacityFire Protection

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5-6 Survey Data600338-BCustomer Room LayoutSketch the approximate measurements of the AML/J 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

5-8 Survey Data600338-BCustomer 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/J library room (elevator, stairs, door widths, etc.):Dimensions and Location of Smallest

5-10 Survey Data600338-BWhere 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 Data600338-BAdditional CommentsRecord any additional information from other pages. For reference purposes, note the page number with the i

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

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