HP A5585A - SureStore DLT E Tape Library 4/40 Manual

Tape Library Twenty Slot to
Forty Slot Upgrade Kit
Modular Scalability Guide for Library Models
2/20, 4/40, 6/60, and 6/140
Edition 2
Part Number: C7242-90011
June 2000
Printed in Greeley, CO USA

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Notice
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Printing History
New editions of this manual incorporate all material updated since the
previous edition. The manual printing date and part number indicate the
current edition. The printing date changes when a new edition is printed.
(Minor corrections and updates incorporated at reprint do not change
this date.)
Edition 1: January 2000: Initial printing.
Edition 2: June 2000: Added instructions for Library Model
6/140. See Chapter 4.

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Typographical Conventions and Terms
WARNING Warnings call attention to a procedure or practice that could
result in personal injury if not correctly performed. Do not
proceed until you fully understand and meet the required
conditions.
CAUTION Cautions call attention to an operating procedure or practice that could
damage the product if not correctly performed. Do not proceed until you
understand and meet these required conditions.
NOTE Notes explain significant concepts or operating instructions.
TIP Tips provide hints or shortcuts for a procedure.
For the purpose of this documentation, we will use the term
“Model 6/140” to indicate all library models that are five levels and
higher. These models include: 4/100, 6/100, 6/120, and 6/140.

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In This Manual
Chapter 1 Preparing a 20 or 40-Slot Library for the
Upgrade: Describes how to remove parts from
the existing library to accommodate the upgrade
module.
Chapter 2 Upgrading a 20-Slot Library to 40 or 60 Slots:
Describes how to upgrade libraries with the
capacity for two drives and twenty slots to a
library with the capacity for four drives and forty
slots or six drives and sixty slots.
Chapter 3 Upgrading a 40-Slot Library to 60 Slots:
Describes how to upgrade library modules with
the capacity for four drives and forty slots to a
library with the capacity for six drives and sixty
slots.
Chapter 4 Upgrading Library Model 6/140: Describes
how to upgrade the library by increasing its
capacity by twenty slots. The total capacity of
Model 6/140 is up to six drives and 140 slots.

Contents
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1. Preparing a 2/20 and 4/40 Library for the Upgrade
Installation Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Removing the Cosmetic Enclosure and Cover . . . . . . . 1-3
Removing the Cosmetic Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Removing the Front Panel Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Preparing the Upgrade Module Chassis . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
2. Upgrading a 20-Slot Library to 40 or 60 Slots
Identifying Upgrade Kit Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Upgrading 20-Slot Libraries to 40 Slots . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Connecting the Library Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Moving the Front Panel Components and Display. . . 2-18
Replacing the Display and Viewing Window . . . . . . 2-18
Replacing the Cosmetic Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Verifying the Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Powering on the Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Running Diagnostic Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Configuring the Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
Reconfiguring the Backup Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
3. Upgrading a 40-Slot Library to 60 Slots
Identifying Upgrade Kit Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Upgrading 40-Slot Libraries to 60 Slots . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Connecting the Library Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Moving the Front Panel Components and Display. . . 3-13
Replacing the Display and Viewing Window . . . . . . 3-13
Replacing the Cosmetic Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
Verifying the Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Powering on the Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Running Diagnostic Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Configuring the Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
Reconfiguring the Backup Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17

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4. Upgrading Library Model 6/140
Chapter Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Preparing the Existing Library for Upgrade. . . . . . . . . 4-3
Removing the Side Panels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Removing the Forehead, Top Cover, and Silver
Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Preparing the Upgrade Module for Installation . . . . . . 4-7
Check the Upgrade Kit Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Preparing the Upgrade Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Upgrading the 6/100 and 6/120 Model Libraries. . . . .4-10
Securing the Upgrade Module to the Cabinet . . . . . . . 4-11
Reassembling the Upgraded Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
Verifying the Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18
Powering on the Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18
Running Diagnostic Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-18
Configuring the Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19
Reconfiguring the Backup Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19

Chapter 1 1-1
Preparing for the Upgrade
1 Preparing a 2/20 and 4/40
Library for the Upgrade

Preparing a 2/20 and 4/40 Library for the Upgrade
Installation Overview
Chapter 11-2
Installation Overview
IMPORTANT These procedures are only applicable for Library Models 2/20 and 4/40.
See Chapter 4 for information on upgrading a 6/140 library.
For this upgrade, you are adding additional library modules to increase
the library’s capacity by twenty slots and two drives per upgrade module.
Though these procedures are described later in this guide, here is an
overview of the entire upgrade procedure:
NOTE This procedure should only be performed by a trained service technician.
Remove the top cover and
cosmetic enclosure on the
existing library.
Remove the front panel
components and display
from the existing library.
Remove the silver label
from the top of the existing
library.
For 20 to 40-slot
upgrades, add the vertical
lift assembly to the
transport assembly.
Stack the upgrade module
on top of the existing
library.
Secure the two modules
together with screws.
Install the interconnect
cable between the
motherboards on both
modules.
For 20 to 40-slot
upgrades, install the
vertical lift/transport
assembly into the top of
the chassis.
Add the upgrade notice
label to the back of the
library and under the front
magazine on the lowest
module.
Connect the power cord
and power on the library.
Verify the connection and
run diagnostic tests.
Move the display to the
top module. Replace the
front panel components.

Preparing a 2/20 and 4/40 Library for the Upgrade
Removing the Cosmetic Enclosure and Cover
Chapter 1 1-3
Preparing for the Upgrade
Removing the Cosmetic Enclosure and Cover
This chapter describes the disassembly procedures needed to prepare the
existing 2/20 and 4/40 library for this upgrade. If your library is
rackmounted and you are upgrading a twenty-slot library to forty slots,
you will need 6 EIA of clearance (10.5 inches) above the existing library
to accommodate the upgrade module. For a forty to sixty-slot upgrade,
you will need 5 EIA of clearance (8.75 inches) above the existing library.
CAUTION This library contains very sensitive electrical components. It is important
to follow the proper procedures for preventing electrostatic discharge
(ESD). Use wrist-grounding straps and anti-static mats when removing
and replacing cards and major assemblies.
Failure to follow proper procedures could damage the circuitry.
WARNING For rackmounted upgrades, extend the rack’s anti-tip foot and
lower the leveler feet. Failure to extend the anti-tip foot could
result in personal injury or damage to the tape library if the rack
tips over.

Preparing a 2/20 and 4/40 Library for the Upgrade
Removing the Cosmetic Enclosure and Cover
Chapter 11-4
Remove the cosmetic enclosure, cover, and label by following these steps:
1. Power off and unplug the library.
2. For a standalone library, remove the cosmetic enclosure. Refer to
Figure 1-1 for the screw locations. You will not reuse this enclosure
after the upgrade.
Figure 1-1 Removing the Cosmetic Standalone Enclosure