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Summary of Changes Date Revision Description May 2004 First (A) Initial release June 2004 Second (B) Refer to this revision for the list of changes (artwork change) July 2004 Third (C) Refer to this revision for the list of changes (power updates) October 2004 Fourth (D) Refer to this revision for the list of changes (specifications) May 2005 Fifth (E) Refer to this revision for the list of changes (pass-thru port) September 2005 Sixth (F) Refer to this revision for the list of changes (handbots and drives) March 2006 Seventh (G) Refer to this revision for the list of changes (features) September 2006 Eighth (H) Refer to this revision for the list of changes (SPL, TCP/IP) March 2007 Ninth (J) Refer to this revision for the list of changes (SPL, Host connectivity) January 2008 Tenth (K) Refer to this revision for the list of changes. January 2010 Tenth (KA) Refer to this revision for the list of changes. May 2010 Eleventh (L) Changes to this revision include: • Updated with Oracle’s branding • Removed reference to Sun Microsystems, Inc. (other than Web site references) • Added LTO4 and LTO5 information • Added T10000 B information • Updated ISV information • Added information for Redundant Electronics • Added information for the PUE Ethernet card/switch • Added Rack Stop Installation Tools • Updated with engineering comments • Updated marketing order numbers Note: Change bars are included in this revision. MT9229 Revision: L iii Summary of Changes iv SL8500: Systems Assurance Guide • May 2010 Revision: L • MT9229 Contents Summary of Changes . iii Contents . v Figures . xiii Tables. xv Preface . xix Terminology and Usage . xix Related Publications . xix Documentation, Support, and Training . xx Oracle Welcomes Your Comments . xx 1: Introduction . 1 Library Overview . .1 Modules . .2 Library Walls, Arrays, and Slots . .4 Capacities . .7 Expansion Modules and Library Capacities . .7 RealTime Growth™ Capability . .8 Capacity on Demand . .8 Total Library Physical Capacities . .9 Partitioned Physical Capacities . .9 Reserved Slot Capacities . .9 Power . .10 N+1 Power Configuration . .10 2N Power Configuration . .11 AC Power Options . .12 Delta or Wye? . .12 Load Sharing DC Power Supplies . .13 Power Connections . .14 Electronics Control Module . .16 HBC Card . .16 HBT Card . .16 HBK Card . .16 Firmware . .17 Audits and Initialization . .18 Robotic Rail Assemblies . .19 Cartridge Access Ports . .20 Pass-thru Mechanisms . .21 MT9229 • Revision: L v Contents Elevators . .21 Pass-thru Ports . .22 Library Cameras . .24 Accessory Racks . .25 Operator Panels . .26 Keypad . .26 Remote Operator Panel . .27 Touch Screen Operator Control Panel . .27 Service Safety Door and Mode . .28 Emergency Robotic Stop . .28 Host Interface Connections . .29 Host Connectivity Checklist ..