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Multi-Module Installation

Overview
Use this procedure for a 12U or greater (2 or more modules) Scalar i6.

WARNING: Scalar i6 MUST be installed in a rack and the bottom cannot be resting on a flat surface.

Before you begin an installation:

Review the planning section on stack configurations and get familiar with the rules and considerations of
installing your library.
Determine where your CM will be in the library stack
Determine the top and bottom module in the library stack. The top and bottom covers come from the factory
mounted on the CM. As part of the installation process you will move these covers to the modules that will
be on the top and the bottom of your library stack.
After racking the CM, add additional EM modules one at a time to the rack. Do not assemble EM modules
outside of the rack.

Scalar i6 Parts List

The following parts come with your library.

Clamps

Name Quantity Image Included with...

Rack Mount Kit, Larger System-

Scalar i6
Rack Mount Kit, EM Clamp
Rack Clamp 2
Rack Mount Kit, EM Clamp, 6U

Accessory Kit, Expansion Module,

Scalar i6

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Ferrules

Name Quantity Image Included with...

Ferrule - Square Hole 8 Rack Mount Kit, Larger System- Scalar

i6

Ferrule - Round Hole 8 Rack Mount Kit, Larger System- Scalar

i6

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Nuts and Screws

Name Quantity Image Included with...

Nut Clip - Round Hole 4 Rack Kit - Scalar

Rack Kit - Scalar

Nut Clip - Square Hole 4 Rack Mount Kit, EM Clamp

Rack Mount Kit, EM Clamp, 6U

Module Attachment Accessory Kit, Expansion Module,

2
Screw - Rear - (Short) Scalar i6

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Name Quantity Image Included with...

Module Attachment Accessory Kit, Expansion Module,

2
Screw - Front - (Long) Scalar i6

Rack Mount Kit, Larger System- Scalar

Rack Clamp i6
4
Thumbscrew Rack Mount Kit, EM Clamp
Rack Mount Kit, EM Clamp, 6U

Rack Shelf Thumbnut 8 Rack Mount Kit, Larger System- Scalar

i6

Top Cover Screw 8 Control Module, 6U, Scalar i6

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Name Quantity Image Included with...

Bottom Cover Tab

1 Control Module, 6U, Scalar i6
Screw

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Shelves

Name Quantity Image Included with...

Heavy Duty Rack Rack Mount Kit, Larger

2
Shelve System- Scalar i6

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Spacers and Brackets

Name Quantity Image Included with...

Module Spacers 6 Accessory Kit, Expansion

Module, Scalar i6

PDU Bracket 2 Control Module, 6U, Scalar i6

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Tools

Name Quantity Image Included with...

Accessory Kit, Expansion Module,

Scalar i6
Note: To ensure Library Assembly
Library Assembly Tool 1 Tool integrity, some Library
Assembly Tools have a plug that
needs to be removed. Once the
plug is removed, the metal torx bit
can be pushed in to create the
tool shown in the image above.

Cable Hold Tool 1 Accessory Kit, Expansion Module,

Scalar i6

Cable Feed Tool with Accessory Kit, Expansion Module,

1
ribbon Scalar i6

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Installation Procedure
Step 1 - Unpack Library
Each module comes in its own box. Any drives and redundant power supplies will come in separate boxes.
1. Remove all packing materials. Retain these materials in case you need to ship your library in the future.
2. With another person, carefully remove the module and place it on a work space.
3. Remove all plastic covering.
4. Remove all parts. This includes rack shelves, screw kits and ferrules.
5. Find the Library Assembly Tool and review how it's used. You will need this tool for various steps during
installation procedure.
6. Remove all drive bay covers from back of module(s).
7. Remove all magazines.

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Review - Library Assembly Tool

Library Assembly Tool - Functions

You have been provided with the only tool you will need to assemble your library. The assembly tool
allows you to perform the following functions:
Eject the magazines manually
Remove the T10 Torx screws from the library’s top cover so you can remove the top cover
Remove the T10 Torx screw from the bottom cover retaining tab so you can remove the bottom
cover
Install the two T10 Torx front screws that secure each module to the module below
Install the two T10 Torx rear screws that secure each module to the module below
Tighten the two T10 Torx rare screws to 10 inch-pounds of torque

Parts of the Assembly Tool

Note: To ensure Library Assembly Tool integrity, some Library Assembly Tools have a plug that
needs to be removed. Once the plug is removed, the metal torx bit can be pushed in to create the
tool shown in the image above.

Item Name Description

1 T8 Torx Allows you to eject magazines manually

Allows you to:

2 T10 Torx install the front and rear module connection screws
remove and install the top cover screws
remove and install the bottom cover retaining tab screw

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Item Name Description

Used with the T10 Torx, allows you to tighten the rear module connection
3 Torque Wrench
screws to 10 inch-pounds
4 Screw Holder Holds the rear module connection screws so you can get them started

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Using the Torque Wrench

The Torx driver is inserted into the torque wrench to tighten the rear module connection screws to 10
inch-pounds. For all other steps, remove the Torx driver from the torque wrench.

Video - Using the Torque Wrench

The following video shows how to use the torque wrench to properly tighten a screw to 10 inch-
pounds. The video shows the torque wrench being used to tighten the top cover screws. Do not use
the torque wrench to perform this procedure. This video is for demonstration purposes only.
Turn up your volume for this video.

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As noted in the video above, the screw is tightened until the Torx driver slips in the torque wrench. This
makes a distinctive clicking sound.
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Review - Removing Magazines

1. If tapes are loaded in the magazine, mark the magazines so they can be placed back in their original
bay.
2. Insert the T8 end of the assembly tool into the magazine release hole until the magazine pops out.
Remove the magazine.

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Step 2 - Remove Top Cover

There are two different versions of the top cover available on Scalar i6 systems, one with screws and one
without screws. Select from the options below:

Slide-On Top Cover (No Screws)

1. If you did not remove the magazines while unpacking the library, do so at this time.
2. Using the empty magazine slots for access, use both hands to gently push up and forward on the
inside of the top cover. This will release the top catch and side stops.

3. Slide the top cover off.

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Top Cover With Screws

Required Tools: T-10 Torx Driver (included with library assembly tool)

1. Use the assembly tool to remove the 8 cover screws.

2. Remove cover. Be careful not to let the cover sag in the middle or at the ends.
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Step 3 - Remove Restraints

1. Unscrew the finger knobs.

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2. Remove the two (2) restraints completely.

Note: Retain the restraints in case you need to ship the library in the future.

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Step 4 - Remove the Robot

How to Identify a Gen1 or Gen2 Robot
There are two methods to identify a Gen1 or Gen2 robot in the Scalar i6 system.

Identify Robot Generation Using the WebGUI

In the WebGUI, select System. The Information Panel will indicate if the robot is a Gen1 or Gen2.

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Figure 1: Information Panel - Robotics Generation

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Identify Robot Generation on Robot Hardware

Gen2 Robots have "G2" stamped on the robot (see figure below). Gen1 Robots do not have a stamp.

Figure 2: Gen2 Robot Hardware Identification

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1. Using the lift bar and the lift tab, pull upward until the gears are free from the rack.

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Video - Lift the Robot from the Module

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2. Set the robot on the module chassis a few inches toward the front.

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3. Insert cable hold tool.

4. Lift the robot cable cover up.
5. Disconnect the robot cable from robot and attach the robot cable to the cable hold tool.
DO NOT RELEASE THE CABLE.

Video - Remove the Robot Cable

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6. Using the two lift points, set the robot away from the library on a level surface.
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Step 5 - Remove the Bottom Cover

1. If you’ve just removed the robot from this module, the cable hold tool will be in place. Hold the cable,
remove the cable hold tool, and let the cable retract gently back into the cable spool.

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2. Remove bottom cover retaining tab. Set it aside for later use.

3. Turn the module over so the bottom is facing up.

4. Using the finger holes, slide the cover towards the rear of the module.

5. Remove the bottom cover and set it aside.

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Step 6 - Install the Bottom Cover

1. Find the module that is going to be the bottom module in the library.
2. Turn the module over so the bottom is facing up.
3. Set the cover on the bottom of the module so that the tabs line up with the slots.
4. Using the finger holes, slide the cover towards the front of the library.
If the bottom cover is too loose or cannot be attached easily, you may have bent clips.

Repair - Bent Clips

The bottom cover mounts to the bottom of the library with nine (9) clips. Eight (8) clips are the
same type, one(1) clip is slightly different.
Although not likely, it’s possible that during installation or handling, clips can get bent. A bent clip
can make the bottom cover impossible to install, or it can interfere with the proper operation of the
library.
If your bottom cover clips get accidentally bent, you can fix the problem quite easily. Just bend
them back to the correct orientation. Refer to the images below.

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5. Turn the module over so the top is facing up.

6. Install the bottom cover retaining tab.
7. Go back to the Control Module (CM). If you let the robot cable retract into the cable spool in an earlier
step, retrieve it now and attach the cable hold tool.

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Step 7 - Mount Library in the Rack

APC Racks
If you purchased an APC rack and PDU installation kit with your Scalar library, review the installation
instructions below.

Scalar Library APC Rack Installation

Click here to review and download the APC rack installation instructions.
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Scalar Library PDU Installation

The PDU Rackmount Kit (9-07340-01) contains the following parts.

Part Name Quantity

1 M5 x 16 Screw 2
2 Flat Washer 2
3 Ferrule 2
4 Cage Nut 2
5 PDU 1
6 Stranded Ground Cable 1
7 External Tooth Washer 2
8 Pan Head Screw 2
9 PDU Bracket 1
10 Split Washer 2
11 8-32 Screw 2

1. Insert the top Cage Nut into the rack at the desired location.
2. Insert the second Cage Nut approximately 460mm below the first Cage Nut.
3. Attach the PDU to the PDU Bracket using the two 8-32 Screws and Split Washers.
4. Assemble the attachment screw:
a. Place a Flat Washer on a M5 x 16 Screw.
b. Thread a Ferrule on to the screw.
c. Repeat steps A and B for the second attachment screw.
5. Attach the PDU Bracket on to the rack using the attachment screws assembled in Step 4.
6. Using the Pan Head Screw and External Tooth Washer, attach the Stranded Ground Cable to the
thread hole above the single outlet on the PDU.

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7. Using the second Pan Head Screw and External Tooth Washer, attach the other end of the
Stranded Ground Cable to the rack. This will ensure proper grounding for the PDU.
An example of a successfully installed PDU in an APC rack is displayed below.

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If you did not purchase an APC rack with your Scalar library, review the important information below.

The Scalar i6 library must be installed in a rack (no desktop versions). The rack should be a standard 19”,
four-post rack. The external rack depth must be at least 42.13” (1070 mm); alternatively, check that the
internal rack space can support the library product depth of 36.4” (924.5 mm). An example of a qualified rack
is the APC AR3100.
Quantum supplies a PDU bracket with your library to change the orientation of the rack PDU to face the back
door. This orientations allows for more cable space.

Additional Information
You must use a high quality rack that meets the following requirements:
Rack is appropriately leveled.
The front of the rack is perpendicular to the rack sides.
There is no rack bowing.
The Scalar i6 library is intended to be mounted in a square holed cabinet.
Quantum recommends the use of rack leveling feeds rather than rack wheels. Moving a rack with
wheels on a non-flat floor can bend the rack and cause robotic issues in the library.
Airflow on the Scalar i6 library is from front to back.
The Scalar i6 library is longer than other rack-based libraries or components.
To accommodate various racks, flooring types, and larger library configurations, the rack shelf that the
library sits on has a small float in the rear. This allows larger multi-module library configurations to be
slightly tilted as needed.

1. Screw eight (8) ferrules on to the eight (8) shelf studs with your fingers.

Use the larger ferrules for racks with square holes. Use the smaller ferrules for racks with round holes.
The tapered side of the ferrule faces out.

2. In order to properly install the shelves, you need to identify the middle hole of a 1 U section of the rack.

3. Extend the shelves by hand into the rack. The studs should protrude from the rack holes. Make sure the
shelves are level with each other.

Note: When the shelves are installed correctly, you will have clear access to holes for attaching the
rack clamps in Step 5.

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4. Screw eight (8) thumbnuts on to the shelf studs with your fingers.

Note: The ear slots on the side of the chassis are 23, 40, and 55 mm from the front of the
magazine.

5. With the help of a second person, place the module with the bottom cover on the rack shelves.
6. Insert the “ear” of the rack mount clamp into one of the three (3) slots on the side of the library. Choose
the slot based on how much of the library you want to extend beyond the front and back of the rack.
7. Screw the four (4) thumbscrews through the rack mount clamp slots into the threaded holes in the rack
shelves.

Note: On larger multi-module configurations, Quantum recommends that you do not the tighten
module thumbscrews until all modules are installed and screwed into the rack.

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Step 8 - Attach Rack Nut Clips

1. Attach the nut clips to the rack holes that will allow you to attach rack clamps to all the modules you’re
installing.

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Step 9 - Add a Module

To add a module to a system, follow the steps below:

Step 9a - Install Spacers

WARNING: The library will not operate properly if the spacers are not installed correctly.

1. Install the six (6) spacers in every module you plan to install, except the module you plan to put on
top.

2. Install the spacers by pressing them down into the spacer slots in the chassis. With the flat side flush
with the edge of the library, angle the spacer to get the outside edge in and then pinch the spacer
near the clips to insert.

WARNING: Inserting the spacers straight down or using force to install them can cause slivers of
plastic to fall into the module.

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Step 9b - Stack Module in the Library

1. Place the module on top of the previously placed module.

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Step 9c - Attach Rack Mount Clamps

1. Insert the “ear” of the rack mount clamp in one of the three slots on the side of the library. Choose the
slot based on how much of the library you want to extend beyond the front and back of the rack.
If your rack has a door, you want to make sure you can close the door when the library is mounted in
the rack.
2. Screw the 4 thumbscrews through the rack mount clamp slots into the threaded holes in the rack
shelves.

Additional Information
If you are adding the module to another module, don’t tighten the thumbscrews at this time. The
instructions will have you do the tightening after the module is secured to another module and the
Interconnect is engaged.
Due to i6 modules being slightly smaller than 6U, in large systems the rack mount claps will
eventually stop aligning to the rack and cannot be used. In a full 48U i6 configuration, the top of the
rack can be off by approximately .5U. Do not attempt to force align the rack mount clamps.

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Step 9d - Align Module

1. Align the new module with the module below by eye.

Note: The images display yellow alignment pins. Newer modules have blue alignment pins.

2. Using the yellow/blue tab, slide the front alignment pin down into the hole on the module below.

3. Using the yellow/blue tab, slide the rear alignment pin down into the hole on the module below.

WARNING: Do not use the Module Interconnect to help align the modules. Work to get the alignment
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Step 9e - Fasten Front and Rear Module

There are two different version of the chassis available on the Scalar i6 system: a Series 1 chassis and
Series 2 chassis.

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Note: If the library uses the Series 2 chassis and the stack configuration is greater than 4 modules,
Quantum recommends attaching the modules using both screws and latches. Using both attachment
methods reduces module alignment issues on tall stack configurations that can cause intermittent
robotic errors.

Identify Your Chassis Series

Series 1 - A Series 1 chassis uses screws to attach modules together.
Series 2 - A Series 2 chassis contains latches on the front and rear of the chassis. These latches
are used to attach modules together. A Series 2 chassis is backwards compatible with the Series 1
chassis.

Series 1 Chassis (With Screws)

1. To attach the module to the module below, use the two (2) long screws in the holes at the front of
the module in the magazine bays.

Caution: Tighten using the Torx. Do not use the torque wrench.

2. To attach the module to the module below, use the two (2) short screws in the holes at the back of
the module in the drive bay

3. Insert a short screw into the screw holder on the assembly tool.

4. Use the screw holder and the assembly tool torx wrench to get the rear screws started.

5. Pull straight back on the tool to release the screw.

6. Tighten the screw until you hear a click, or until you feel the torx wrench slip in the torque wrench.
When it clicks or slips, the screw is torqued to 10 inch pounds.

Note: To ensure Library Assembly Tool integrity, some Library Assembly Tools have a plug
that needs to be removed. Once the plug is removed, the metal torx bit can be pushed in to
create the tool shown in the image below.

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Series 2 Chassis (With Latches)

1. If magazines are in the chassis, remove the magazines to access the front and rear latches in the
chassis.

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2. There are latches on the left and right front of the chassis. To lock, pull the latch towards the front
of the chassis until it lifts and engages the front catch.

3. There are latches on the left and right rear of the chassis. To lock, push the latch forward until it
moves down and engages the catch. A slot indicator on the side frame will also appear behind the
latch when it is fully engaged into the catch.

Important Information - Bottom Module Latches

Do not lock the rear latches of the chassis containing the bottom cover in the module stack.
The latches will interfere with tape drives being properly set into the chassis.

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Step 9f - Engage Module Interconnect

1. Pull out on the pin and slide the module interconnect up.

2. Tighten the rack thumbscrews on the module you just added.

Next Steps - Library Configuration

If your library is a two to five module configuration or will have the control module (CM) on top,
continue stacking modules. Once all modules have been added, install the robot.

If your library is six to eight modules, or your control module (CM) will have expansion modules (EM)
above it, continue stacking modules until you add the CM. Once the CM has been added, install the
robot.

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Note: Review Scalar i6 Stackability for more information on Scalar i6 configurations.

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Step 10 - Install the Robot

1. Using the two lift points, place robot on top of library.

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2. Connect the robot cable to the robot.

3. If the cable hold tool is present, remove it.

Video - Connect the Robot Cable

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4. Close the robot cable cover until it clicks into place.

5. Align the robot gears with the library rails. Push down on the lift tab and the lift bar until the robot is lower
than the top of the module frame.

Caution: Do not push down on the robot anywhere other than the identified touch points. Damage to
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Next Steps - Library Configuration

If your library is a two to five module configuration or has the control module (CM) on top of the stack,
install the top cover.

If your library is six to eight modules, or your control module (CM) will have expansion modules (EM)
above it, continue stacking modules Once you have completed stacking modules, install the top cover.

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Note: Review Scalar i6 Stackability for more information on Scalar i6 configurations.

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Step 11 - Install the Top Cover

There are two different versions of the top cover available on Scalar systems, one with screws and one
without screws.

Slide-On Top Cover (No Screws)

1. If the top cover is new, remove the plastic wrap from the cover.

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2. Hold the cover with the top catch facing towards you.

3. Slide the cover on top of the module until the side stops and top catch lock the cover into place.

4. Insert the magazines back into their slots.

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Top Cover With Screws

Required Tools: T-10 Torx Driver (included with library assembly tool)

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1. Place the cover on top of the module and attach using the screws.

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Step 12 - Install Components

Install Drives

Important Information - Bottom Module Latches

Do not lock the rear latches of a Series 2 chassis containing the bottom cover in the module stack. The
latches will interfere with tape drives being properly set into the chassis.

1. Starting with the Control Module (CM) (module that has the touchscreen), fill the slots from the bottom
to the top. Slide the drive into the slot and push in until you feel the drive’s connector slip into the
module’s connector. Tighten the drive thumbscrew.
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2. Install any remaining drives in the module immediately above or below the CM. Fill the slots from
bottom to top. Repeat in adjacent modules until all drives are installed.

Additional Information
If you install drives in an Expansion Module (EM), you must install a power supply in that EM.
If you need to remove a drive, you will need to push up on the lock lever on the left side of the drive
as you slide the drive out.

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Install Redundant Power Supplies

The Scalar i6 has two different types of power supplies: 315 W and 440W. All modules shipped prior to
version i2 came with 315W power supplies. With the release of the Scalar LTFS and Veeam iBlades, you
need to ensure that you are using the correct type of power supply. The following are rules on how and
where to use 315W and 440W power supplies:

Additional Information
Power supplies IN a module must match. It is ok if some modules in the library have 315W and
others have 440W, but within a module, they must match.
Modules that contain an iBlade, must use 440W power supplies
If a RAS ticket is generated showing a power supply mismatch, replace existing 315W power supply
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1. If your library came with the redundant power supply, install it now.
a. Remove the power supply cover from the redundant power supply slot.
a. Slide the power supply into the library until you feel the power supply connector slip in to the
library connector.

Note: If you have drives in Expansion Modules (EM), you must install a power supply in one of
the power supply slots in the EM.

2. Tighten the power supply thumbscrew.

3. Reattach drive bay covers where necessary and re-insert magazines.
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Install iBlade
If your library came with an iBlade, install it now.
1. Slide the iBlade into the library until you feel the iBlade connector slip into the library connector.

2. Tighten the iBlade thumbscrew.

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Install Magazine Eject Stops

Magazine eject stops enable the Ransom Block (Airgap) feature in the Scalar library (see Airgap Policies).
If your magazine was ordered with magazine eject stops, install them now.

Required Tools: T-10 Torx Driver (included with library assembly tool)

Name Quantity Included with...

Left Magazine Eject Stop 1 Magazine Eject Stop Kit
Right Magazine Eject Stop 1 Magazine Eject Stop Kit
M3 x 1 T10 Torx Button Head Screws 2 Magazine Eject Stop Kit

Important Information
Install the magazine stops one at a time. This will ensure the electronics behind the bezel stay in place.

1. Remove the plug above the magazine eject button.

Item Description
1 Airgap Magazine Eject Stop Hole

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2. Remove the screw from the magazine eject stop hole.

3. Install the magazine eject stop into the hole. The arrow should be pointing towards the center of the
module.

Item Description
1 Airgap Magazine Eject Stop

4. Insert the M3 x 1 screw provided with the magazine eject stops into the magazine eject stop hole and
tighten.

Item Description
1 M3 x 1 Torx Screw

5. Repeat steps 1-3 for each magazine eject stop.

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Step 13 - Cable the Library

Caution: If you have EMs with power supplies, cable the EMs before cabling the CM. Once the CM is
cabled for power, the library will begin its start up sequence. If you power the CM first, you will get RAS
tickets.
1. If available, connect the library to a DHCP server on your network with an Ethernet cable. If you are only
using a single network connection, use Gb1 (Callout 1 below).
2. Connect Fibre Channel drives with Fibre Channel cables. Connect SAS drives with SAS Mini HD cables
(Callout 2 below)
3. Plug the 90 degree connector into the primary power supply’s power connector (Callout 3 below)
4. Plug the 90 degree connector into the redundant power supply’s power connector (Callout 4 below)
5. Plug the primary power supply connector into a power source. The library will begin to initialize (Callout 5
below).
6. Plug the redundant power supply connector into a power source. If possible, the redundant power supply
should be connected to a power source on a different circuit (Callout 6 below).

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Step 14 - Connect to the WebGUI

When your library starts up, you will see one of the following two images.
DHCP Connection
If you are connected to a DHCP server, you will see the image below. Continue with the procedure below.

No DHCP Connection

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If you are not connected to a DHCP server, you will see the image below. Connect to the library using the
service port.

Connect to Library Using Service Port

Important Information - Windows PC

You must use a Windows PC when connecting to the service port and do not use Internet Explorer to
connect to the WebGUI.

If your company's network is not set up to use DHCP or you do not have access to the Internet, follow the
steps below.
1. Download the latest firmware package from Quantum.com and put it onto a laptop. After you click the
link to Quantum.com, select the Firmware tab. You're looking for the link next to Scalar i6 Library.

Note: You'll need your library serial number to download the firmware file. Click here to see
where to find your serial number.

2. Using an Ethernet cable, plug a windows laptop into your library's service port.
3. Open a browser and type 169.254.1.1 in the Address Bar.
If the Firmware Installation screen does not appear immediately, wait a few minutes. If it still does not
appear, you may have to enter a static IP address into your laptop. If you decide to do this, use
169.254.1.100.

4. Click the Choose File button and browse to the library firmware image you downloaded.
5. Click Apply. The library will start the install and will reboot after it is finished. This may take up to 20
minutes.
6. After the library reboots, the login screen will appear. Enter the User Name and Password.

User Name admin

Password password

7. You will be prompted to change your password.

8. Once you are logged into the library, you'll need to change your network settings by entering in the
static IP address you want to use for your library. Go to IPv4 Settings to enter in your static IP details.
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Step 15 - Install Firmware

Note: To view new firmware packages for updates, visit the Scalar i6 page and click the Firmware tab.

1. The screen below will display on your browser. Select the radio button for Install latest product
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2. Select the Accept End User License Agreement checkbox.

3. Click Apply to install the firmware. The firmware installation process may take 10 minutes or more.

Caution: If you have an iBlade, updating Scalar i6 library firmware may require an update to the iBlade
BaseOS firmware. A Blade Firmware Mismatch RAS ticket (ET245) would be generated upon restart of
your library after the upgrade. Go to
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Step 16 - Log on
Note: Refresh your browser before logging on to the WebGUI.

1. Enter the following User Name and Password.

User Name admin

Password password

2. Click Log On.

3. Next, change your default password. The new password cannot be the default "password". Passwords
must be 8-64 characters long and may contain any printable characters except back tick (`) and tilde (~).

Note: Five (5) failed login attempts within five (5) minutes will lock an account for 15 minutes.

Additional Information
Once the system installation is complete, LDAP can be configured. See Configure LDAP for more
details.

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Step 17 - Run Installation Verification Test (IVT)

IVT is a diagnostic test that verifies basic library functionality. It performs a complete library installation test to
verify robotic operation within the current library configuration. IVT tests determine proper installation and
operation by performing robotic self tests, by scanning tape cartridges, and performing GET/PUT tape
cartridge tests at storage slot, I/E slot, and drive sled locations.
IVT uses existing tape cartridges for in-place GET/PUT testing, and moves a scratch tape to empty locations
to verify proper slot and/or drive sled accessibility.
A complete IVT should be run as part of the installation process.

IVT Prerequisites

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Review the following before running an IVT test:

The library should have no unresolved RAS tickets.
The library WebGUI accurately reflects the actual number of modules and drives in the system.
The library is in a READY state all magazines are properly inserted.
A scratch tape must be provided and placed into the first slot of the configured I/E area (Control
Module's top right magazine, first column, bottom slot). If an I/E area is not configured, this slot position
will be used by the library to locate the scratch tape, even if this slot is assigned as a storage slot to a
partition.
In addition to the prerequisites above, Quantum recommends that the scratch tape is read-capable by all
drive generations in the library. If the tape cartridge media generation is not supported by a drive
generation in the library, drive tests are skipped. The skipped drive tests will then need to be repeated with
a scratch tape of compatible read format.

1. Press the right magazine release button on the Control Module (CM). The magazine will “pop” out. Pull
the magazine until the first set of slots is exposed.

2. Insert a scratch tape. A scratch tape is a blank tape or one you don’t mind being overwritten. Insert the
tape into the bottom front slot in the right magazine. This is the designated I/E slot for the library.

3. Select Diagnostics from the WebGUI menu.

4. Select the Installation Verification Test checkbox from the North Panel.
5. Click the Test button in the Operation Panel. The Installation Verification Test window displays.

6. The Complete IVT radio button should be pre-selected. If it’s not, select it.
7. Click Apply. The Progress area of the dialog window will display the test progress.

Note: You must wait until the library has finished initialization before you can begin the IVT process.

8. The results of each of the IVT tests displays in the Progress area.

Caution: The library will display a Ready status during IVT. Disregard and do not try and perform
any library operations. When each Magazine Test is complete, the library will be ready.

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Getting Started
Library Walkaround
Library Front

Item Name Description

Contains the slots that hold the tape cartridges. Each magazine contains 25
1 Magazines
slots.
2 Window Allows you to view the internal components.

Allows you to perform some library functions when you can’t access the
3 Local User Interface WebGUI.
Note: The LUI is only available on a control module.

4 Mini USB Port Not used at this time.

5 Magazine Release Releases the corresponding magazine for removal.
Left Magazine Manual
6 Allows you to release the left magazine when the library is not powered on.
Release
Right Magazine
7 Allows you to release the right magazine when the library is not powered on.
Manual Release

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Library Back

Item Name Description

System Control Board
1 (SCB) Controls library functions. Network ports are labeled GB1 and GB2.
2 Power Supply Provides AC and DC voltages to the library.

3 Module Interconnect Provides connectivity from the module to the module above.
4 Drives Reads and writes data to the tape media. See Supported Drive Types.
Redundant Power
5 Provides back up power should the primary power source fail.
Supply
Module Interconnect
6 Indicates connectivity to the module below.
Indicator
7 Cable Spool Provide robot mobility throughout the library.

Two types of iBlades available:

ScalarLTFS iBlade - allows for a converged, fully integrated SLTFS

8 iBlade environment for file management

Veeam Tape Server iBlade - allows for backups run as with any other Veeam
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Scalar WebGUI Introduction

The WebGUI is a web-based graphical user interface. The WebGUI is the primary way you will interact with
the library. All library operations can be performed through the WebGUI. You access the WebGUI by typing
the library IP address into a web browser.
When using the WebGUI, do not use the browser refresh button. It will end your session and require you to
log in again.

Home Page

Item Name Description

Provides visual indications of library status and quick access to frequently used
1 Header
functions.
Allows you to select the main functional areas within the library. The menu is in
2 Menu
the order you would use to configure your library the first time.
Displays the choices available for each menu selection. Select an item in the
north panel by selecting the item’s checkbox. This may change your available
options in the operations panel. If you click on another item in the north panel
3 North Panel
while a checkbox is selected, the item will be highlighted and the information
panel and the center panel will change to reflect the highlighted item. The
operations panel, however, will reflect the checked item.
4 Information Panel Displays contextual information based on what is highlighted in the north panel.
Displays information based on the selection highlighted in the north panel. If
5 Center Panel there is graphical information for the highlighted selection it will appear in this
panel.
Allows you to make changes to the library and perform procedures. The
6 Operations Panel
changes and procedures are dependent on what is selected in the north panel.

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Header

Item Name Description

1 Hide/Show Menu Hides or shows the menu.

2 Library Type Displays the type of library (Scalar i3, Scalar i6, Scalar i6000).

3 Library Name Displays the name of the library.

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Item Name Description

4 Ready Status
Displays the library’s ready status. There are four states of ready:
Initializing
Becoming Ready
Ready
Not Ready
5 Date/Time Displays the date and time.
6 Current Configuration Indicates whether the current configuration is saved.
7 Device Status Displays the status of library devices, such as the robot, the I/E area and
storage.
8 System Status Displays the number of RAS tickets and the severity of the most severe ticket.
9 Help Allows you to access library help.
10 Service Mode Indicates library is in Service Mode.
11 Current User Displays the user name and the role of the person logged in to the library. Allows
you to log off, restart, shut down, and access preferences.

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North Panel

The north panel displays the choices available for each menu selection. Select an item in the north panel
by selecting the item’s checkbox. This may change your available options in the operations panel. If you
click on another item in the north panel while a checkbox is selected, the item will be highlighted and the
information panel and the center panel will change to reflect the highlighted item. The operations panel,
however, will reflect the checked item.

Item Name Description

Column selection Clicking this navicon opens a dialog box where you can select the columns you
1 Navicon want to display in the north panel.
Clicking the filter symbol allows you to filter the rows in the north panel based on
the column. Please note the filter for each column is to the right of the column
2 Filter Symbol
name. In the example shown, clicking the filter symbol would allow you to filter
the north panel rows by Role.

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Operations Panel

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Name Description

This is where you make changes to the library and perform procedures. The changes
and procedures are dependent on what is selected in the north panel. Note that some
buttons have an ellipse - the three dots to the right - and some don’t.

Operations Panel Buttons without an ellipse will cause an immediate action when pressed. For instance, if
Buttons you press the Offline button, you will take the partition selected in the north panel offline
immediately. If you press a button with an ellipse, another dialog window will open that
will allow you to make selections before you take an action.

If you hover your cursor over an inactive button, a popup will appear that will tell you why
the button is inactive.

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Dialog Windows

Name Description
Dialog windows require your input. The Apply button becomes active after you enter the
Dialog Windows
required information. Click the Apply button to execute your input.

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Action Confirmation

Name Description
Action Completion After you click the Apply button, it becomes inactive. Roll your cursor over the button to
Confirmation see a popup that confirms the operation was completed successfully.

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Rollover Message

Name Description
Rollover Message Roll your cursor over an inactive button to learn why that button is inactive.

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Configure Your Systems

Now that your library is up and running, you need to perform some basic and recommended configuration
operations to start using your library. The library has various settings that have defaults defined, but other
require user configuration and some depend on the configured licensed featured.
To manage your library operations with a host or backup software, you must create a partition before you
configure the host application. The Scalar i6 library does not create a default partition during installation.
Have all your purchased licenses available while you do configuration tasks. Licenses will have been
packaged separately from your library (see About Licenses for more details).

Additional Information
Before configuring your library, you will want to download and install all necessary drivers. Click here
and then select the Drivers tab to see all available drivers for your library.
Scalar i6 does not support Internet Explorer.

Apply System Configuration Settings

1. Set Time and Date
2. Configure Library Contact Information
3. Register your Library
4. Configure your Email Server
5. Install License Keys
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Apply Library Configuration Settings

1. Create IE slots
2. Create Cleaning Slots
3. Create a Partition
4. Set a Control Path
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Configure SLTFS iBlade Settings (If Applicable)

Once you have installed your SLTFS iBlade, you need to configure it for access.

Step 1: Configure Network Settings

1. From the Navigation panel, select Network.
2. From the North Panel, expand the + next to your iBlade.
3. Select the checkbox for Interface 1.
4. From the Operations panel, click IPv4.

5. Complete the fields. See Setting up IPv4 settings for specific instructions.
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Step 2: Setup I/E Slots

1. From the Navigation panel, select Library.
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2. From the Operations panel, select I/E Area.

3. From the drop-down, select the number of slots you want assigned as I/E slots.

4. Click Apply and then click Close.

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Step 3: Setup Cleaning Slots

1. From the Navigation panel, select Library.
2. From the Operations panel, select Cleaning Slots.

3. Assign cleaning slots. See Library Cleaning Slots for specific instructions.
4. Add cleaning media. See Import Cleaning Media for specific instructions.
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Step 4: Assign a Cleaning Policy to the SLTFS Partition.

1. From the Navigation panel, select Partitions.
2. From the North Panel, select the SLTFS partition.
3. From the Operations panel, select Cleaning.

4. Select Library-initiated Automatic Cleaning.

5. Click Apply and then click Close.
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Step 5: Assign Storage Slots to the SLTFS Partition

1. From the Navigation panel, select Partitions.
2. From the North Panel, select the SLTFS partition.
3. From the Operations panel, select Resources.

4. Select which slots you want to add to the SLTFS partition. See Partition Resources for specific
instructions.
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Step 6: Bring the SLTFS Partition Online

1. From the Navigation panel, select Partitions.
2. From the North Panel, select the LTFS partition.
3. From the Operations panel, select Online.
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Step 7: Configure SLTFS Blade Settings

1. From the Navigation panel, select Devices.
2. From the North Panel, expand the + next to the LTFS Blade.
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3. Select the check box next to the iBlade.

4. From the Operations panel, select Settings.

5. Change the LTFS blade settings as desired. See Devices Settings for specific instructions.
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Step 8: Import Media

1. From the Navigation panel, select Media.
2. In the North Panel, you will see all the partitions listed and any media that is currently unassigned
to any partition. Click the + next to a partition name or the Unassigned media. The + will expand
and all media assigned to that partition or unassigned will display.
3. Select the check box next to the media you want to import. You can select multiple tapes to import
but the media must be in an I/E slot before it can be imported.
4. In the Operations panel, click Import.

5. Click Apply to import the selected media to the correct partition. The North Panel is updated with
the new location information for the media.
6. Click Close to exit the Import window.
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Step 9: Format Media

1. From the Navigation panel, select NAS - iBlade.
2. From the North Panel, select the tapes you want to assign to the LTFS partition in Discovered
Media.
3. From the Operations panel, select Format. For more information, see Format Media.

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Step 10: Add a Volume Group

1. From the Navigation panel, select NAS - iBlade.
2. From the Operations panel, select Add.

3. Create a volume group(s) as desired. See Add a Volume Group for specific instructions.
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Step 11: Assign Media

1. From the Navigation panel, select NAS - iBlade.
2. From the North Panel, click the + next to Scratch Media.
3. Select the check box next to the scratch media you want to add to a volume group.
4. From the Operations panel, select Assignment.

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5. Select the volume group from the drop-down menu. See Media Assignment for specific
instructions.
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Step 12: Map Your SLTFS Share Drive

1. From a host computer, click the Map Network Drive button.
2. Type in the following in the address Folder field: \\[IP Address of SLTFS Blade]\ScalarLTFS
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Once you have configured your Scalar LTFS iBlade, review the Best Practices and FAQ pages for more
details on how to use Scalar LTFS.
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Configure Veeam Tape Server iBlade (If Applicable)

Once you have installed your Veeam Tape Server iBlade, you need to configure it for access.

Additional Information
If Microsoft Hyper-V or any other hypervisor is installed on the Veeam Tape Server iBlade, the
Virtual Machine (VM) Operating System (OS) will not be able to see the blade FC/SAS controller.
This will cause the Scalar i6 drives to no longer be visible to the VM OS.
Bridging interfaces on the Veeam Tape Server iBlade is not supported and can cause network card
issues.
You must have the iBlade network ports plugged-in to successfully configure them.

Step 1: Configure Network Settings

1. From the Navigation panel, select Network.
2. From the North Panel, expand the + next to your iBlade.
3. Select the checkbox for Interface 1.

4. From the Operations panel, click IPv4. The IPv4 screen is displayed.

5. Complete the fields. See Setting up IPv4 settings for specific instructions.
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Step 2: Access Veeam Tape Server iBlade

1. In the Windows search bar, type remote desktop connection.

2. In the Remote Desktop Connection window, enter the iBlade IP address.

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3. Enter User Name and Password.

User Name: administrator
Password: password

4. Click Yes.

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Step 3: Save Library Configuration

1. From the Navigation panel, select System.
2. From the Operations panel, click Save/Restore.

3. Complete the fields. See Save and Restore for specific instructions.
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Step 4: Install ATTO Driver

Note: This step is for libraries with SAS LTO drives only. If your library does not have SAS drives,
go to Step 5.
If your library contains SAS LTO drives, you must install the ATTO driver to allow the iBlade to
communicate with the drives and Veeam.
1. Add the ATTO driver into the following directory on the iBlade:
C:\Quantum\packages\atto\
2. Install the ATTO driver.
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Step 5: Install and Configure Veeam Tape Server Software

To install and configure Veeam tape server software, access your Veeam master server and run the
Launch New Tape Server Wizard.
Veeam help center support for adding tape servers can be accessed at
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Step 6: Backup Veeam Tape Server

Quantum recommends creating a system state backup for the Veeam Tape Server. This system state
backup can be utilized to resolve configuration issues with Windows Server 2016 if Remote Desk
Protocol (RDP) is not available.
1. Log in to the Veeam Tape Server via RDP as an Administrator.
2. Double-click on the Backup icon.
A command window opens and will start the backup. If a backup has already been completed,
then a dialog box pops up indicating this. A backup can take 60-90 minutes.
3. Once the backup has completed successfully the Backup icon remove.

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4. To run a backup from the command line, run the following command from an Administrator
command shell: C:\Quantum\scripts\backup.cmd
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System Backup
Quantum recommends creating a system state backup for the Veeam Tape Server. This system state
backup can be utilized to resolve configuration issues with Windows Server 2016 if Remote Desk
Protocol (RDP) is not available.
1. Log in to the Veeam Tape Server via RDP as an Administrator.
2. Double-click on the Backup icon.
A command window opens and will start the backup. If a backup has already been completed, then
a dialog box pops up indicating this. A backup can take 60-90 minutes.
3. Once the backup has completed successfully the Backup icon remove.
4. To run a backup from the command line, run the following command from an Administrator
command shell: C:\Quantum\scripts\backup.cmd

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6-68529-01 | Initial publication date: Wednesday, November, 15, 2016 | Last updated on Thursday, July 6, 2023.

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