Overland Storage NEO S-Series User manual

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NEO®S-Series Libraries
Add-on/Spare Library Controller Instructions
This document describes how to remove and replace a library
controller in a NEO S-Series library from Overland Storage.
WARNING: eTo reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to
equipment, always remove any power cords while working with
the unit.
WARNUNG: Um das Risiko eines elektrischen Schlags oder
Schäden am Gerät zu vermeiden, ziehen Sie stets den
Netzstecker, bevor Sie an der Einheit arbeiten.
AVERTISSEMENT: Pour réduire le risque de choc électrique
ou endommagement de l'équipement, retirez toujours les
cordons électriques en travaillant avec l'appareil.
CAUTION: While working with the unit, observe standard
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) precautions to prevent damage
to micro-circuitry or static-sensitive devices.
Prepare the Unit
Power Off the Library
1. Verify that all host processes are idle.
2. Power off the library by depressing the power button on
the front panel.
Disconnect Cables
1. From the module containing the failed controller, unplug
the AC power cables.
2. Remove the Ethernet cables and the USB device from
the library controller to be replaced.
Install/Replace Library Controller
Remove the Library Controller
1. Loosen the two blue captive thumbscrews on the
controller.
2. Using the thumbscrews, slowly remove the controller
from the library.
3. Retain the old controller for return to Overland.

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Install the Library Controller
1. Position the new controller on the alignment rails.
2. Slide the controller slowly into the library until it is
flush with the back panel of the library.
3. Finger-tighten the blue captive thumbscrews to secure it
to the library.
Reassemble the Unit
Reconnect Cables
1. Reconnect the Ethernet cables and the USB device.
2. Plug in the AC power cables.
Power On the Library
Press the power button on the base module for one to two
seconds.
The green LED is shown as the library completes its Power-on
Self-test (POST).
Verify/Update the Library Firmware
Verify the Library Firmware
1. Confirm that the library recognizes the new controller
by selecting
Status > Library Status .
Check the event log to make sure any library controller
events have cleared.
IMPORTANT: If you are asked whether or not to retain the
serial number, always select Yes.
2. Use the RMI or OCP to verify that the library controller
has the current firmware.
•If the firmware is current, proceed to Return Old Parts
to Overland.
•If the firmware needs to be updated, proceed to Update
the System Firmware.
OCP

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Add-on/Spare Library Controller Instructions
Update the System Firmware
1. Download the latest firmware from:
ftp://ftp.overlandstorage.com/Firmware/Neo_Series/Neo-XL/
2. Load the firmware file on a USB stick.
3. Attach the USB stick to the port on the back panel.
4. Use the OCP or RMI to upload the firmware upgrade.
•From OCP, select
Main Menu > Service > Service
Library > FW Upgrade by USB.
•From RMI, select Service > Firmware > Upgrade Library
Firmware > Upgrade.
5. Click Browse to select the firmware file.
6. Click
Upload .
7. Once the update is complete, verify the firmware version.
Restore the Configuration File
To complete installation of the new library controller, restore
the library configuration file:
1. Select
Configuration > System > Save/Restore
Configuration .
2. Select
Restore Configuration File .
3. Browse and select the configuration file.
4. Click
Upload File & Restore .
Return Old Parts to Overland
1. Place the old part in the anti-static bag and put it in the
replacement part’s box.
2. Use the existing packing material to secure it in the box.
3. Use an RMA to return the part to Overland Storage.
For return shipping details and RMA number, go to:
http://docs.overlandstorage.com/return-instructions.
OCP
RMI