Overland Storage NEO 8000 User manual

Part Number 104339-102 03/2005 ©2004-5 Overland Storage, Inc. Part Number 104339-102 03/2005 ©2004-5 Overland Storage, Inc.
Introduction
IMPORTANT: Overland Storage requires that all NEO 8000
drives be installed or replaced by an Overland Storage
authorized service provider. Improper installation may result in
damage to the part or appliance which voids existing
warranties.
The following describes how to add a new LTO-3 drive or
remove and replace an existing LTO-3 drive from an
Overland Storage NEO 8000 library. When adding a new
drive, it is necessary to also configure the cabling.
Tape drives are mounted inside individual drive
assemblies that are located at the rear of the library.
These assemblies feature LiveSwap™ technology which
permits a drive to be removed and replaced while the other
drives and the library robotics remain active.
WARNING: System power in the library does not
completely shut off using the Graphical User
Interface (GUI) touch screen. To reduce the risk of
electric shock or damage to the equipment,
disconnect power from the library by unplugging
the power cords.
Unpacking the Drive
Carefully unpack the drive assembly kit and verify that
you have all the parts:
•Drive assembly
•Remove & Replace/Add-On Instructions
Electrostatic Discharge Information
A discharge of static electricity can damage static-
sensitive devices or micro-circuitry. Proper packaging and
grounding techniques are necessary precautions to
prevent damage. To prevent electrostatic damage, observe
the following precautions:
•Transport products in static-safe containers such as
conductive tubes, bags, or boxes.
•Keep electrostatic-sensitive parts in their containers
until they arrive at static-free stations.
•Cover the library with approved static-dissipating
material. Provide a wrist strap connected to the work
surface and properly grounded tools and equipment.
•Keep the work area free of non-conductive materials,
such as plastic assembly aids and foam packing.
•Make sure you are always properly grounded when
touching a static-sensitive component or assembly.
•Avoid touching pins, leads, or circuitry.
•Use conductive field service tools.
Removing a Drive Cover
IMPORTANT: New drives must be installed in sequence using
the numbering located above the drive bay opening. For
example, when adding a third drive, insert it into the drive bay
labeled “3.”
1. Remove the upper and lower retaining screws (see
Figure 1) that secure the blank panel cover plate to the
drive opening where you plan to install the new drive.
2. Keep the panel cover plate for future use.
Figure 1. Removing a Drive Cover
NEO 8000
Remove & Replace/
Add-On Instructions
Fibre Channel LTO-3 Drive Assembly
Overview & Notes
NEO-0103
Removing the Drive Assembly or Cover
NEO-8082
Table 1, “FC Configuration Options,” shows the options available for configuring native FC drives:
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Table 1: FC Configuration Options
Screen Option Description Options Default
Port 0 Control Used to specify the method for setting the
Arbitrated Loop Physical Address (ALPA). When
Hard Address is selected, the Port 0 ID button is
enabled to select a valid Loop ID.
Disable
Soft Address
Hard Address
Soft Address
Port 0 Loop ID Specifies the Loop ID that the tape drive uses as
the ALPA for Port 0. To activate, Port 0 Control
must be set to Hard Address.
Number between
1-125
n/a
World Wide Port 0 Name Default uses the factory-configured WWPN while
Custom allows you to customize the Port 0 name.
Default
Custom
Default
Port 1 Control Used to specify the method for setting the ALPA.
When Hard Address is selected, the Port 1 ID
button is enabled to select a valid Loop ID.
Disable
Soft Address
Hard Address
Soft Address
Port 1 Loop ID Specifies the Loop ID that the tape drive uses as
the ALPA for Port 1. To activate, Port 1 Control
must be set to Hard Address.
Number between
1-125
n/a
World Wide Port 1 Name Default uses the factory-configured WWPN while
Custom allows you to customize the Port 1 name.
Default
Custom
Default
World Wide Node Name Default uses the factory-configured WWPN while
Custom allows you to customize the device
name.
Default
Custom
Default
Topology Used to specify the topology used by the fibre
channel ports.
Use Loop, Allow
Point-to-Point
Use Point-to-Point,
Allow Loop
Force Loop
Force Point-to-Point
Use Loop, Allow
Point-to-Point
Speed Used to specify the link speed used by the fibre
channel ports.
Auto
1 GB/sec
2 GB/sec
2 GB/sec
Directory Registration Used to control whether additional registrations
are performed prior to RFC4 after a drive fabric
login.
With this bit set to Yes, the following additional
registrations are performed: Register Node Name
(RNN), Register Port Name (RPN) and Register
Class of Service (RCS). With this bit set to No, no
additional registrations are done.
Yes
No
No
Getting Help
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www.overlandstorage.com,
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Removing an Existing Drive
Determine if the library from which the drive assembly is
being removed will be operational or not.
Preparing a Library That is Being Shut Off
1. Unload any cartridges in the drives to be removed by
using the application software or the front panel GUI.
2. Power off the library using the front panel control, open
the circuit breakers at the rear of the module, and
remove the power cords.
3. Proceed to “Drive Assembly Removal.”
Preparing an Operational Library
1. Unload any cartridges in the drives to be removed by
using the application software or the front panel GUI.
2. Deactivate the drive to be removed by selecting:
Menu > Maintenance > Replace Drive >
Deactivate Drive n.
The status will change to indicate that Drive n can be
removed. If the tape media was not removed a warning
is displayed.
Drive Assembly Removal
1. At the rear of the library, verify that the power
indicator is Off for the drive you are removing.
2. Loosen the captive retainer thumbscrews at the top
center and lower left of the drive assembly.
3. Pull the drive assembly handle straight back to remove.
Figure 2. Removing a Drive
Some effort is required to overcome the initial
resistance of unplugging the module from the receiver.
4. Continue to slide the drive assembly out while fully
supporting the module.
1. Push the drive assembly slowly into the receiver until it
seats against the back of the library.
Figure 3. Installing a Drive
CAUTION: When inserting the drive assembly into the
chassis, push evenly on both the handle and bottom
portion of the assembly until it is seated. Damage to the
connector pins may cause drive communication errors if
this procedure is not followed.
2. Tighten the two captive retainer thumbscrews to secure
the module to the library.
3. Activate the new drive.
•If the power was on during this procedure, activate
the drive by selecting:
Menu > Maintenance > Replace Drive >
Activate Drive n.
•If the power was off during this procedure, replace
the power cords and close the circuit breakers. The
drive will be activated during the power on
initialization of the library.
The LED on the rear of the drive glows green when
initialized.
After adding a new drive, the library cabling configuration
must be updated to support that drive. The following Fibre
Channel configuration example (see Figure 4) is provided
as an aid to cabling and configuring a NEO 8000 library.
Refer to the NEO 8000 User Manual for other
configuration examples.
NEO-8083
Adding/Replacing the Drive Assembly
NEO-8084
New Drive Cabling Configuration Examples
Figure 4. Typical Native Fibre Channel Configuration with Two Drives Installed
CAUTION: If the NEO 8000 library firmware is less than
version 4.03, it must be upgraded to the latest version to
support Fibre Channel LTO-3 drives.
In most cases, you can use the default configuration
values for the native fibre channel drives.
1. To view the fibre channel drive configuration, from the
default GUI screen select:
Menu > SCSI/FC (Edit Options)
The SCSI Option screen is displayed (Figure 5).
Figure 5. SCSI/FC Options Screen
2. Locate the drive that has been installed or changed and
press the Set Values button.
The Edit Drive Configuration screen is shown
(Figure 5).
Figure 6. Edit Drive Configuration Screen 1
Figure 7. Edit Drive Configuration Screen 2
3. Change values as necessary for the drive. Move
between the two edit screens using the Tand S
buttons at the bottom of the screens.
Native Fibre Channel Drive Configuration
Primary Card Cage
Drive 1
Drive 2
Drive 3
Bay
Drive 4
Bay
SFP
FL FA
0
1
&
Terminator
Library Controller Card
Robotics FCO Card
Drive Fibre
Connections
Robotics Fibre
Connection
NEO-8079
Connector