Spectra Logic T50E Leaflet

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Refer to the Spectra T50e Rack-mount Kit Installation Instructions supplied in the Spectra T50e Documentation Kit.

Tabletop Installation    

You do not need to remove the brackets.

 Lift the library only by the two sides—not by the front and back. 

Do not stack items on top of the library, as they can restrict robot movement.

1. Carefully place the library on its side, but do not damage the bracket.

2. Remove the paper backing from the six feet and install as shown.

3. Place the library on a level surface in a well ventilated location.

Note: Do not install the feet if you are rack-mounting the library.

Follow these steps to remove the shipping key:

1. Remove the tape securing the shipping key.

2. Pull the key straight up and out of the library.

3. Place the tape back over the opening in the top of the library.

4.Store the key in the tab at the back of the library.

Install the tape drives from bottom to top.

1. Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the screws securing the cover plate 

(or plates), as needed. 

 Do not leave openings uncovered.

2. Remove the plate and store it and the screws for future use.

3. Remove the tape drive from its protective packaging.

4.While supporting the bottom of the drive sled, slide it into the 

empty drive bay. Push the drive sled in until it fits flush against 
the chassis and tighten the finger screws.

Note: Refer to the Spectra T50e Tape Drive Installation Instructions for 

additional information.

Follow these steps to connect SCSI tape drives.

 Do not mix full-height and half-height tape drives in the 

library. Do not daisy-chain LTO-4 SCSI tape drives.

1. Connect SCSI cables to the tape drives, as shown.

2. Terminate as follows:

ƒ LTO-3—terminate if it is the last device on the SCSI bus. Every 

connector on an LTO-3 tape drive must either be connected to a host, 
connected to the next tape drive, or terminated. A maximum of two 
LTO-3 SCSI tape drives can be daisy-chained on a single SCSI bus.

ƒ LTO-4—terminate the second connector on every tape drive. 

Do not daisy-chain LTO-4 tape drives.

3. Connect the other end of the cable to the host computer.

Follow these steps to connect FC tape drives.

1. Remove the protective plugs from the optical connector.

2. Insert one end of the cable into the tape drive (either port).

3. Connect the other end of the cable into the HBA or switch.

Note: See the Spectra T50e Library User Guide for information about 

dual-port tape drives.

Connect the power cord to the library and to an outlet.

Note: If you purchased an optional redundant power supply, refer to 

the Spectra T50e Power Supply Installation Instructions for 
information about installing it in the library.

If you want to use the Ethernet option (remote management or 

email notification), connect the Ethernet cable to the library and to the host.

* The tape drives, the (optional) redundant power supply, and the 

library may ship and arrive separately. 

Documentation

(in kit)

1 Access bottom

Attach six feet

2

Bottom of library

Alignment
mark (6x)

Do not set
the library on

1

the bracket.

 If you remove the bracket, replace the 

black screw; do not replace the silver screw.

Warning! The library weighs approximately 34.4 lb. Two people are
needed to move or lift the library. 
German: Die Bebliothek hat ein Gewicht vonungefähr 15,6 kg. Zwei 
Personen ind notwendig, zu verschieben oder Aufhebung der Bibliothek.

1 Remove tape

3

4

Remove key

Replace tape

2

Store key

 Lift 

only by two sides.

2

Remove screws

1

4

Remove plate

Install tape drive 

Remove tape drive

3

from packaging 

(remove two plates

for each full-height

Finger screws 

tape drive)

2

3

4

3

Connect FC

Connect to Host

2

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1

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Remove plugs

2

1

3

Terminate

Connect SCSI

Connect to Host

SCSI
Two half-height SCSI
tape drives shown.

or switch