Overland Storage NEO 8000 User manual

Overland
Storage
NEO®8000/8000e Spare Z-Axis
Housing Assemblies
Remove & Replace Instructions
February 2013
10400202-003

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Preface
This document guides you through the process of removing and replacing the Upper and
Lower Housing Assemblies on either a front or rear Belt Drive Assembly (BDA):
1. Chapter 1describes preparing the library for a BDA removal.
2. Select the appropriate chapter for removing, retrofitting, and replacing the appropriate
BDA:
•Chapter 2covers the removal and replacement of the of the Front Housing
Assemblies.
•Chapter 3covers the removal and replacement of the of the Rear Housing
Assemblies.
3. Chapter 4 deals with reassembling the library once the BDA is reinstalled.
4. Chapter 5 addresses the tests that must be run to prepare the library for reactivation.
Documentation
To access the NEO 8000 User Guide and NEO 8000e User Guides, visit:
http://docs.overlandstorage.com/neo-series
Overland Technical Support
For help configuring and using your NEO tape library, email our technical support staff at:
[email protected].
You can get additional technical support information on the Contact Us web page at:
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Conventions
This document exercises several alerts and typographical conventions.
Alerts
Typographical Conventions
Information contained in this guide has been reviewed for accuracy, but not for product
warranty because of the various environments, operating systems, or settings involved.
Information and specifications may change without notice.
Electrostatic Discharge Information
A discharge of static electricity can damage micro-circuitry or static-sensitive devices. To
help prevent Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) damage, observe these and other standard ESD
precautions:
•Make sure you are always properly grounded.
•Keep the work area free of non-conductive materials.
•Avoid touching pins, leads, or circuitry.
Convention Description & Usage
IMPORTANT An Important note is a type of note that provides information essential to
the completion of a task or that can impact the product and its function.
CAUTION A Caution contains information that the user needs to know to avoid
damaging or permanently deleting data or causing physical damage to
the hardware or system.
WARNING
ADVERTISSEMENT
A Warning contains information concerning personal safety. Failure to
follow directions in the warning could result in bodily harm or death.
Un Canadien avertissement comme celui-ci contient des informations
relatives à la sécurité personnelle. Ignorer les instructions dans
l'avertissement peut entraîner des lésions corporelles ou la mort.
Convention Description & Usage
Button_name Words in this special boldface font indicate the names of command
buttons found in the Web Management Interface.
Ctrl-Alt-r This type of format details the keys you press simultaneously. In this
example, hold down the Ctrl and Alt keys and press the r key.
NOTE A Note indicates neutral or positive information that emphasizes or
supplements important points of the main text. A note supplies
information that may apply only in special cases, for example, memory
limitations or details that apply to specific program versions.
Menu Flow
Indicator (>)
Words with a greater than sign between them indicate the flow of actions
to accomplish a task. For example, Setup > Passwords > User indicates
that you should press the Setup button, then the Passwords button,
and finally the User button to accomplish a task.
Courier Italic A variable for which you must substitute a value
Courier Bold Commands you enter in a command-line interface (CLI)

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Chapter 1
Library Preparation
Overview
A Z-Axis Belt Drive Assembly (BDA) consists of a pole with belts and pulleys that move one
end of the Shuttle Assembly vertically inside the library. There are two BDAs in every
library (front and rear), each with slightly different overall assemblies. Each BDA has a
Housing Assembly at each end of the pole to control the belt movement and tension.
Figure 1-1: Front and Rear BDAs with Shuttle Track Between
This spare kit consists of the Upper and Lower Housing Assemblies that work on either
BDA.
IMPORTANT: Overland Storage requires that the Housing Assemblies be removed and
replaced by an Overland Storage authorized service provider. Improper installation may result
in damage which voids existing warranties.
Rear BDA
Front BDA
Housing Assy

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Unpacking the Retrofit Kit
CAUTION: NEVER handle the BDA with your bare hands. Contamination from the oils on your
skin can cause the BDA to stick. Always wear the provided cotton gloves.
Carefully unpack the new components noting how they are packed in the shipping carton.
When this procedure is complete, repack the old parts in the same container for shipment
back to Overland Storage. NEO 8000e
New screws are provided to replace the ones removed during this procedure.
Verify the kit includes these items:
Required Tools
These tools are required for the proper removal and replacement of the BDAs:
•#1 and #2 Phillips screwdrivers (with torque handle, if available)
•#2 stubby Phillips screwdriver
•5/8" open-ended wrench
•1/8" hex key
•3mm ballhead hex key
Description Bag # Quan. Where Used
Housing Assembly, Upper – 1 Top of BDA
Housing Assembly, Lower – 1 Bottom of BDA
Cotton gloves, pair – 1 For handling the BDA at all times
Screws, M3x8mm flathead Phillips 1 2 FPA bottom rack cover trim pieces
Screws, M3x8mm panhead Phillips 2 9 8 ea. – two access panels;
2 ea. – drive divider
Screws, M4x6mm flathead Phillips 3 4 2 ea. – SPI bracket;
2 ea. – Flex Cable bracket
Screws, M4x8mm flathead Phillips 4 2 Top of FPA
Screws, M4x8mm panhead SEMS Phillips 5 6 4 ea. – top & bottom of Z-Axis;
2 ea. – bottom of FPA
Screws, M4x16mm panhead Phillips 6 4 Top & bottom of Z-Axis
Screw, 1/4" x 5/16" hexhead shoulder 7 1 Track assembly bracket
Washers, 1/4" flat 8 2 Track assembly bracket
Washers, M4 cup 9 4 Top & bottom of Z-Axis
Cable ties, 2.8" 10 3 Rotary Motor and Optical Sensor cables
(includes 1 extra tie)
Cable tie mount, 0.5" x 0.5" 1
Cable ties, 3.9" 11 4 Shuttle flex cable (2 extra ties)
Metal cable retaining clip 12 1 Shuttle flex cable
NEO 8000e Spare Z-Axis Housing
Assemblies Remove & Replace Instructions
(this document)
– 1 To replace these parts

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•LOCTITE
•Torque Seal
•Flashlight
These tools are required only if you need to level the library:
•6" or 10" Spirit Level (15cm or 25cm)
•10" Adjustable Wrench (260mm)
Prepare the Library for Access
WARNING: This procedure requires the handling of large, heavy, awkward components. Use
care when handling these components to prevent personal injury or damage to the
components.
AVERTISSEMENT: Cette procédure nécessite la manipulation de grosses et lourdes, des
composants difficiles. Faire preuve de prudence lors de la manipulation de ces composants
pour éviter des blessures ou des dommages aux composants.
To simplify the replacement of the BDA, remove the Front Panel Assembly (FPA) and other
key components to provide easier access or visibility to the inside of the library (Figure 1-2).
Figure 1-2: Access Plates and Components That Need To Be Removed
Remove
the FPA
Remove This
Access Plate
Rear ViewFront View
Remove These
Media Drawers
Remove These
Media Drawers
Remove These
Drives/Plates
Remove This
Access Plate

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Prepare Media Drawers for Removal
WARNING: Exercise care when removing the media drawers from the library units. Fully-loaded
drawers weigh approximately 58 pounds (26.3 kg). Also, when the drawers are removed, the
inner rails extend several inches beyond the back of the drawers. Tilting the drawers can result in the
tapes falling out. Opening several drawers at once is a tip hazard.
AVERTISSEMENT: Soyez prudent lorsque vous retirez les tiroirs de support des unités de
bibliothèque. À pleine charge tiroirs pèsent environ 26,3 kg. En outre, lorsque les tiroirs sont
enlevés, les rails intérieurs s'étendent au-delà de quelques centimètres à l'arrière des tiroirs.
Inclinant les tiroirs peuvent se traduire par des bandes de tomber. Ouverture de plusieurs tiroirs à la
fois un danger pointe.
1. Label all the drawers (so they can be returned to their correct positions).
2. Move the library robotics to the Home position on the floor:
a. At the front panel, select Drawer Access (and password, if active).
NOTE: If the library is partitioned, a partition selection options is displayed before the access
option screen.
b. Select the Lo-Left drawer to unlock it.
c. Pull out the drawer a couple of inches and then push it all the way back in.
The drawer automatically relocks.
d. Press Back.
The library scans the drawer and then the robotics drops to the Home position on
the floor with the picker facing the correct direction to continue.
3. At the front panel, select Drawer Access (and password, if active) > Unlock All to
release all the media drawers.
NOTE: If the library is partitioned, a partition selection options is displayed before the access
option screen.
4. Pull each drawer out about 2 inches (5cm).

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Power Down the Library
WARNING: Working with a powered NEO 8000e library may cause physical harm and severe
damage to the unit’s circuitry. Always power down a library before removing components.
AVERTISSEMENT: Travailler avec un moteur NEO 8000e bibliothèque peut causer des
dommages physiques et de graves dommages aux circuits de l'appareil. Toujours mettre hors
tension avant de retirer une bibliothèque des composants.
1. At the rear, move the library circuit breakers to the OFF (“O”) position (Figure 1-3).
2. Remove and retain the external power cords.
Figure 1-3: Circuit Breaker and Power Cord Locations
IMPORTANT: The shuttle should now be positioned at the front of the track assembly with the
track assembly on the bottom. If not, contact Overland Technical Support.
Circuit Breakers
Power Sockets

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Remove Media Drawers
1. Remove each media drawer:
a. Pull the drawer out until it stops.
IMPORTANT: If removing tapes minimize the weight on a partitioned library, be sure to
keep them together on a secure surface and labeled so they can be returned to the
same drawer.
b. Press the drawer release and slide the drawer out a couple of more inches.
c. Carefully remove the drawer and set it aside.
2. For safety, slide the rails back into the unit using the rear release button.
Remove Panels for Access
The BDAs are removed through the front of the library. To access the Rear BDA screws, it is
also necessary to remove some tape drives and panels from the library rear.
CAUTION: Always follow ESD protocols when working with or around the PWA printed circuit
boards.
Front Panel Assembly Removal
1. For the older NEO 8000, remove the trim pieces at the drawer opening bottoms:
NOTE: On the newer NEO 8000e, the bottom FPA screws are located in front of the trim pieces.
a. At the left bottom rack cover trim piece, remove the screw attaching it to the FPA
(Figure 1-4).
Figure 1-4: Remove the Bottom Left Rack Cover Trim
b. Push the trim piece back and up to remove it.
c. Repeat Steps a–b for the right bottom trim piece.
2. On the back side of the FPA, remove the J3 connector at the top of the front panel
PWA (Figure 1-5).
Remove This
Panhead Screw
Bottom Left
FPA
Rack Cover
Trim Piece