Overland Storage NEOxl 40 User manual

Quick Start Guide
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NEOxl 40
3U Tape Library Base Unit
and Expansion Modules
Step 1
It is essential that the product be registered because technical and warranty support
is not available until then.
For an existing customer:
1. Go to http://support.overlandstorage.com/ support
page.
2. Enter your e-mail address and password, and
then press Enter or click the right arrow (>).
3. At the Support Home page, click Register New.
4. Enter the requested information and click Submit.
Your warranty certificate will be emailed to you. Follow the instructions in the
email to complete the process.
For a new customer, go to the New User Registration page and follow the
instructions.
The serial number is located on the bottom left cover at the rear.
NOTE: You will receive a confirmation e-mail from Overland with instructions on how to
complete the registration process.
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Step 2
WARNING: Due to the weight of the module, it is recommended that at least two
people be used to lift the module out of the box to prevent injury.
WARNUNG: Um Verletzungen zu vermeiden, empfehlen wir aufgrund des Gewichts
des Moduls, dass mindestens zwei Personen das Modul aus der Verpackung heben.
AVERTISSEMENT: En raison du poids du module, il est recommande d'utiliser deux
personnes au moins pour soulever l'module hors de la boîte pour éviter les blessures.
NOTE: If the temperature in the room where the module will be installed varies by 15º C
(30º F) from the room where the boxed module was stored, allow the module to acclimate to
the surrounding environment for at least 12 hours before unpacking it.
1. Using two people, remove the module from its box and set it on a secure surface.
2. Remove any packaging materials and tape from the module.
3. For the base module, remove the robotics insertion foam:
a. Using two small screwdrivers, unlock and remove the top cover plate.
b. Lift the front edge about 5 in. (12cm) and pull forward to disengage the cover;
set the cover aside.
c. Remove the foam from the center.
d. If you are only installing the base module, replace the cover.
Step 3
A NEOxl 3U tape library module comes with a rack kit for easy installation and
securing of the module into a 19-inch (EIA-310) rack.
IMPORTANT: Two-post telco-style or other racks less than 29 inches in depth will NOT
support these modules.
Install the Rack Rails
1. Determine the location in your rack for your module to be installed and, using a
pencil, mark the location on each vertical rail in your rack.
It is recommended to start at the lowest position of the rack for stability. The
bottom mark should be at the lowest narrow gap.
NOTE: The modules require 3U (5.25 in.) of rack space each.
2. On the front of the rack, mount the left and right adapter blocks with the lower
fixed nut in the middle hole of the bottom 1U space reserved for the module.
3. Secure the adapters with a screw through the front into one of the middle holes.
4. Mount the rear adapters making sure they are level with the front ones.
5. Mount the LH Rackmount rail to the left adapter blocks with the tray flange
parallel to the floor and facing inward.
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Each EIA unit (1U)
starts at a narrow
gap and has three
holes and two wide
gaps above it
Wide Gaps within
the EIA unit
Narrow Gaps
between EIA units
Reserve 3U (5.25 in.)
For Each Module
Adapter
Block
6. Mount the RH Rackmount rail to the right adapter blocks.
Insert the Module in the Rack
WARNING: To avoid injury, it is recommended that a mechanical lifter (or at least two
people) be used for rack installation or removal. Use care during rack installation or
removal to avoid accidentally tilting or tipping the rack, causing damage or personal
injury.
WARNUNG: Um Verletzungen zu vermeiden, empfehlen wir zur Rack-Installation oder
-Deinstallation die Nutzung einer mechanischen Hebehilfe (oder mindestens zwei
Personen). Seien Sie vorsichtig bei der Rack-Installation oder -Entnahme, um ein
versehentliches Kippen des Racks zu vermeiden und das Rack nicht zu beschädigen
bzw. sich selbst zu verletzen.
AVERTISSEMENT: Afin d’éviter des blessures pendant l’installation, il est
recommande d’utiliser un monte-charge (ou au moins deux personnes) pour élever ou
aligner l’module. Faites attention lorsque vous insérez ou retirez l’module d’un
support, pour empêcher le déversement accidentel de la crémaillère causant des
dommages et des blessures.
1. Using the mechanical lifter, position the module in front of the rack, aligned with
the rails.
2. Slide the module onto the rail flanges and into the rack until it stops.
3. Secure it to the rack with the recessed Phillips screws in the middle of the
front flanges of the module to the adapter’s top fixed nut.
LH Rail
RH Rail
Recessed Screws
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Support Home (http://support.overlandstorage.com)
You can get additional technical support on the Internet at the Overland-Tandberg Contact Support
web page, or by contacting Overland Storage using the information found on the Contact Us page on
our web site. ©2018 Overland Storage, Inc.
Step 4
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to equipment, always
remove any power cords while working with the equipment.
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'équipement.
The NEO XL-Series tape libraries are expandable and accept add-on components to
enhance performance:
•The library modules come with one tape drive. Additional tape drives can also be
installed. Always install the drives from the bottom up.
•Expansion modules can be added to the library stack of modules.
All modules and components should be installed in the rack before hooking up the
system cables. Follow the component instructions included with each item.
Step 5
Cable Attachment
CAUTION: It is recommended that you shut down and turn OFF the associated server.
Turn OFF all attached devices. Remove the power cables from the server and all
attached accessories. Failure to remove the power cords from these devices before
connecting the host interface cable could result in damage to the equipment.
All cabling, power connections, and cooling are located on the rear panels.
1. Attach one end of the host interface cable to the module:
•For a Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) connected module, attach one end of the SAS
cable to Port A SAS HBA (top) on the SAS drive.
If you are using a SAS fanout/hydra cable, attach one mini-SAS connector into
the connector on each tape drive. The unused ends of the SAS fanout cable are
single channel and not suitable for use with disk arrays. Use the other ends to
connect tape drives, or coil and secure them to the rack to minimize stress on
the connectors.
•For a Fibre Channel (FC) module, attach one end of the fibre cable to Port A
(top) connector on the FC drive, removing the cap if necessary.
2. Attach the other end of the host interface cable as follows:
•For a SAS module, connect the host interface cable to the host HBA, using a
direct SFF-8088 connection. Unused SAS connectors do not need termination.
If you are using a SAS fanout/hydra cable, the end of the cable with only one
connector should be plugged into the HBA
•For a Fibre Channel module, connect the fibre cable to the host or to a switch.
SAS Tape Drive
FC Tape Drive
3. Plug the network Ethernet (management) cable into the Ethernet port (1) on
the rear panel of the base module.
NOTE: If the Ethernet connection is directly attached to a server or laptop, a crossover
Ethernet cable may be required. It is the customer's responsibility to supply the crossover
cable if one is required.
4. Plug the power cable into the power connector (2) on the power supply module
and into power outlets.
If the optional second power supply is installed in a module, to increase the
redundancy, plug each power cord into a different AC power circuit.
Step 6
The library can be operated either locally using the Operator Control Panel (OCP) on
the front of the base module or remotely using the Remote Management Interface
(RMI) web interface in a browser.
Power On the Library for the First Time
1. Power ON the library by pressing the power
button on the base module just below the OCP,
illuminating the green LED.
When first powered ON, the library runs an
inventory, firmware, and hardware check. It
may also do an auto calibration.
2. At the first OCP screen, using the buttons to the
right, choose
administrator for the user, enter
the default PIN of
0000 , and select Login .
3. When the Initial Configuration wizard starts, select
Next .
The wizard will guide you through configuring the network settings, date and
time, and setting a new administrator PIN. You can skip items or stop the wizard
at any time.
4. Choose a network setting (IPv4 or IPv6), then select
Next .
5. Enter the date and time information, then select
Next .
6. Enter and confirm a new PIN, then select
Next .
7. At the Finish screen, select
Finish and press Enter to submit the configuration.
8. Select
Exit to complete the process.
9. Log out of the OCP.
The RMI can be used to finish the configuration. The default password is
adm001 .
Label and Load Tape Cartridges
While the library will power ON without cartridges, cartridges are needed before
performing data read and write operations, or any tests or operations that transfer
cartridges. Barcode labels are recommended in production environments to improve
inventory time and ease cartridge handling processes.
• Using Mailslot Magazine for Loading – If the mailslot is enabled, you can use
it to load cartridges individually into the library. On the
Home screen, tap Open
Mailslot
, open the magazine access door, and then pull the mailslot out for loading.
• Using Bulk Loading Magazines for Loading – To load cartridges in bulk,
extend one or more of the tape magazines out of the library.
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1
Power
Supply
Power
OCP
Up
Down
LR
Back Enter
1. To initially load cartridges into the library, use magazine bulk loading:
a. From the OCP or RMI, select the module for loading and then select
Open
Magazine
.
b. Open the magazine access door and pull the magazine out.
c. Load the tape cartridges into the magazine starting in the back.
d. To prevent strain on the magazine, push in the magazine slightly as each slot
is filled.
e. When done, slowly push the magazine in by its handle until the release latch
snaps back into place, locking the magazine.
f. Repeat Steps a–e for the other magazines until all the cartridges are loaded.
2. Verify that the library has the current firmware revision.
The library firmware revision is displayed in the top left corner of the OCP and
RMI screens. If necessary, update the library firmware from the OCP or RMI
using
Maintenance > Software Upgrades > System Firmware .
Step 7
User Guide
An electronic version of the NEO XL-Series User Guide is
available online at:
https://community.sphere3d.com/docs/DOC-2460
For additional information, visit the Overland-Tandberg
Libraries Knowledge Base at:
https://community.sphere3d.com/community/documentation/libraries
Warranty and Technical Support
For warranty and general technical support information, see
our Contact Us web page:
http://www.overlandstorage.com/company/contact-us/
index.aspx
For information on contacting Overland-Tandberg Technical
Support, see our Contact Support web page:
http://support.overlandstorage.com/support/contact.htm
To search for more service information, visit our Knowledge Bases:
https://community.sphere3d.com/welcome