HP StorageWorks ESL E-Series tape
library
pre-installation site survey
The purpose of this document is to facilitate the delivery and installation of the HP StorageWorks
ESL E-Series tape library. Please review library unpacking instructions available from
http://www.hp.com/support/manuals before completing this survey document.
This Pre-installation site survey must be completed prior to installation of the tape library for the following
reasons:
• Advance planning is necessary to make sure that the library can be received, unpacked, moved
to the installation site, and installed.
• A tape library fully populated with 24 tape drives weighs approximately 1350 lbs. (612 kg).
Each cabinet occupies a footprint of 30 x 50 inches (76 x 127 cm), and is 75 inches (191
cm) tall. CLM libraries require an additional 1 inch between cabinets and 52 inches (130 cm)
to the left of the primary cabinet (as you face the front of the library) for use during installing
and servicing of the CLM library.
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Third edition: September 2007
The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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28 inches (71 cm)
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30 inches (76 cm)
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Back door
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50 inches (127 cm)
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Front door
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23 inches (58 cm)
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Figure 1 Floor space requirements (standalone libraries)
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Back door clearance—28 inches (71 cm)
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Depth of cabinets—50 inches (127 cm)
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Front door clearance—23 inches (58 cm)
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Width of cabinets—30 inches (76 cm) per CLM library cabinet
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Space between cabinets—1 inch (2.5 cm)
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Clearance left of primary cabinet—52 inches (130 cm) used
during installing and servicing the CLM library
Figure 2 Floor space requirements (CLM libraries)
• The tape library is rated: 200-240VAC, 50-60Hz, 8A, 1600W.
• Library power requirements may require modification of the facility’s existing power capabilities
by a qualified electrician. The required wall outlet for the United States and Canada is shown in
Figure 3 on page 4. The dedicated outlet and a 20 amp circuit breaker must provide power to
one library only. Outside North America, replace the supplied power cord with a harmonized 3
x 1.5 mm2 power cord that is approved by the country where used, and install the appropriate
wall outlet. For a listing of power cords available from HP, see the product QuickSpecs available
from http://www.hp.com/go/automated.
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Figure 3 Wall outlet, NEMA L6-20R-rated 250v 20a
Please review the library unpacking instructions, HP StorageWorks ESL E-Series Tape Library Unpacking
and Installation Guide, before attempting to complete this document. The instructions are available from
http://www.hp.com/support/manuals.
Table 1 Site information
Date
Site name
Address
City
State, zip
Country
VAR
Sales order #
HP call
Please provide the information in Table 2 for the person who completed this document.
Table 2 Contacts
Contact type
Name
Phone #
e-mail
Customer
Customer
VAR sales rep.
VAR field engineer
HP sales rep.
HP sales sup. rep.
HP system engineer
HP field engineer
Table 3 ISV backup application software information
Product name
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Version
List patches
List options
Table 4 Host bus adapters (HBA) interface information
Product name
Model name/driver
revision
Server (master or
client)
Connection type
(SCSI or FC)
# of HBA ports
Table 5 HBA driver information
File name
Version
Comments
Table 6 Additional information
Table 7 Pre-installation requirements survey
Yes
Site ready criteria
No
N/A
Receiving the library—physical requirements
1. Is there a loading dock (standard height) that is accessible by tractor-trailer?
2. Is there a minimum of two people available to help uncrate the library?
3. Are pallet jacks or moving dollies available?
4. Is there adequate space to uncrate the library?
5. Are tools for uncrating the library available? Need metal snips, 3/8-inch wrench (for
PX720), safety goggles, 7/16-inch wrench, and a carpenter's level.
Installation route requirements—receiving dock to installation site
6. Are the clearances of all doorways and elevators on the route adequate?
7. Is the route free of steps? (No steps should exist along route).
8. Will all flooring (route and installation site) support 1500 lbs. (680 kg) per library
frame?
9. Is the route free of carpet or obstacles that would impede caster movement?
NOTE:
If any survey questions are answered "No", there may be a delay in library shipment. Please refer
to Table 9.
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Site ready criteria
Yes
No
N/A
Installation requirements
10. For LTO2 and LTO3 tape drives, is the correct number of HP StorageWorks
E2400-160 Fibre Channel interface controllers available or on order (one FC controller
for every four tape drives)?
11. For LTO4 tape drives, is the correct number of ports available on an FC switch in
your SAN (one port for every LTO4 tape drive)?
12. Has the equipment location/arrangement been planned? (power
source/host/library/cabling).
13. Is service and traffic clearance provided (ceiling height/sprinkler heads/cable
racks)? Refer to the Site Requirement section of the unpacking instructions for floor
space requirements).
14. For a CLM library, is there enough room for all of the cabinets, 1 inch of space
between the cabinets, and 52 inches (130 cm) of clear space to the left of the primary
cabinet (as you face the front of the library)?
15. Are Fibre Channel cables available or on order?
16. Are there two dedicated power sources with the correct outlets available? (See
“Library power requirements” on page 3.) The library has standard redundant power
supplies.
17. Are the power cords supplied (NEMA 6-20 plug) adequate for this installation? (If
not, please refer to “Library power requirements” on page 3.)
18. If the library is connected to a UPS, is a bypass switch planned?
19. Is emergency power-off capability provided?
20. Is the power disconnect (breaker panel or bypass switch) located within sight of the
library? (This is a National Electric Code requirement).
21. Are the temperature, humidity, and airborne contamination at the installation site
controlled?
22. Has a qualified application backup software been installed on the host? (Please
refer to the product QuickSpecs for software compatibility information.)
23. Has access to the customer site been provided to complete this survey?
NOTE:
If any survey questions are answered "No", there may be a delay in library shipment. Please refer
to Table 9.
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Draw a map in Figure 4 showing the route the library will follow from the receiving dock to the
installation site. Note any potential obstacles such as steps, ramps, carpet, thresholds, elevator
size and weight ratings, raised floor weight ratings, and rough surfaces. Confirm the installation
site selection is appropriate for the size and weight of the library.
Figure 4 Route map (draw here)
Note any unusual detrimental conditions that exist at the installation site in the table below. Consider
temperature, humidity, and airborne contamination conditions.
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Table 8 Unusual conditions
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In the table below, note the question number and the contingency plan for each item in the survey for
which you answered “no” (site not ready).
Table 9 Contingency plans
Table 10 Site status
This site has satisfied the survey requirements and is ready to receive an HP StorageWorks ESL E-Series
tape library.
There are ____ open items before the requirements of this survey are satisfied.
Table 11 Verification
This document was completed by:
Name:
Title:
Company:
Signature:
Signature, if other than preparer:
Authorized HP representative:
Name:
Title:
Signature:
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