Chapter 7 Installing, Removing, and ReplacingAdding Expansion Modules to an Existing LibraryScalar i500 User’s Guide 2145 Add the power supplies. For details, see Adding, Removing, andReplacing Power Supplies on page 281.6 Connect all power cords, network data cables, and module-to-module cables. Make sure the module terminators are installed at thetop and bottom of the stack of modules. For cabling instructions, seeCabling the Library on page 172.7 Power on the library. For libraries larger than a 14U, boot time maytake 15-20 minutes.8 Configure the library using the Setup Wizard that appears on theoperator panel interface.9 Add the tape cartridges to the library’s modules using the I/E stationcommands from the operator panel or web client.10 Open the host application and reinventory in order to synchronize itslogical inventory with the physical inventory of the library.Adding Expansion Modules to an Existing LibraryAdding expansion modules to the library increases the number of datacartridges available within the library system. These instructions explainhow to add an expansion module to an existing library.There are some configuration settings to take into account when addingan expansion module to an existing library.• All COD licenses remain the same. If the current license key does notcover the expanded capacity, you will need a new license key to usethe newly available slots.Note: The maximum number of expansion modules supported in alibrary depends on the level of firmware the library is running.The latest firmware must be installed on the library if you areupgrading from a 5U or 14U configuration to a largerconfiguration. The latest firmware can be found atwww.quantum.com/support. See Updating Library and TapeDrive Firmware on page 163 for more information.
