Overland Tandberg NEOxl 40 User manual

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NEOxl 40 3U Tape Library
Spare Expansion Module Instructions
This document describes how to remove and replace a
Expansion Module in a NEOxl 40 3U Tape Library from
Overland-Tandberg.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to
equipment, always remove any power cords while working with
the library.
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 library, observe standard
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) precautions to prevent damage
to micro-circuitry or static-sensitive devices.
Special Handling Notice
Each NEOxl 40 Expansion Module weighs more than 44 lbs
(20kg) without drives or tapes, and more than 77 lbs (35kg)
with three tape drives and 40 tapes.
Before moving or lifting the Expansion Module, remove all tape
drives and tapes to reduce the weight (see below).
Overview
To replace an existing Expansion Module, the steps include:
1. Remove the tape magazines and any tape drives.
2. Remove the old Expansion Module from the rack.
3. If necessary, transfer the top or bottom cover from the old
Expansion Module to the new one.
4. As needed, move power supplies, DC-DC board, and
controller from the old Expansion Module to the new one.
5. Install the new Expansion Module in the rack and align
the module with the library.
6. Reinstall tape magazines and drives into the new module.
7. Reconnect the cables and verify the installation.
You will need a small flat head or Torx screwdriver and a #2
Phillips screwdriver.

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Prepare the Library
Power Off Library
If still running, power off the library from the Base Module
front panel by pressing and holding down the power button for
three (3) seconds.
NOTE: If the library does not perform a soft shutdown, press and
hold the power button for 10 seconds.
Verify that the Robotic Assembly is in its parked position and
that all host processes are idle.
Remove the Magazines Manually
IMPORTANT: Overland recommends that you remove the
magazines to reduce the unit’s weight prior to removal from
the rack.
To remove the magazines manually, use the holes located on
the outer edges of the magazines to release them.
1. Insert a small flat head screwdriver or Torx driver into the
appropriate magazine release hole and gently push the
tab in.
IMPORTANT: Do not continue to exert force once you
encounter resistance. Doing so can damage the device.
2. Supporting the bottom, gently pull the magazine out of
the unit and place it on a secure surface.
3. Repeat Steps 1–2 for the other magazine.
Remove Old Expansion Module
Remove Cords and Cables
Before removing the Expansion Module from the rack,
disconnect all the cables and cords, noting where they connect.
1. If power supplies exist, unplug any AC power cords (1).
2. Remove the expansion interconnect cables (2) from
the Expansion Module and any modules to which it is
connected.
NOTE: Completely remove the expansion interconnect cables
from the modules to prevent damaging the cables during
module removal and replacement.
3. If the Expansion Module has drives, label and remove all
the SAS/FC cables (3) from them.
Manual Release Holes
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Remove Tape Drives
IMPORTANT: Overland recommends that you remove the tape
drives to reduce the unit’s weight prior to removal from the
rack.
NOTE: Because the library tracks the drive locations and may
report event notifications if the drives aren't in the expected
locations, label the drives so they can be reinstalled in the same
drive bays.
1. Use your fingers to loosen the blue thumbscrews on the
tape drive.
2. While supporting the bottom of the drive, pull straight
back on the tape drive handle to remove it.
CAUTION: Support the bottom of the tape drive when
removing it to avoid damaging any internal connections.
3. Place the drive on a secure ESD surface and label it.
4. Repeat Steps 1–3 for any additional drives.
Remove Expansion Module from 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. If other modules are located immediately above and/or
below the Expansion Module, disconnect and loosen them
before extracting the Expansion Module:
•From the front of the library, use a Phillips #2
screwdriver to loosen the recessed screws two full
turns on the Expansion Module and the adjacent
modules.
•From the back of the library, unlock the alignment
mechanisms connecting the Expansion Module with
the adjacent modules.
2. Position the mechanical lifter in front of and even with
the Expansion Module.
3. Slide the Expansion Module out of the rack onto the lifter.
4. Place the old Expansion Module on a secure ESD
surface.
Leave enough room to place the new module next to it.
Recessed Screws
Alignment Release

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Unpack New Expansion Module
1. Using two people, remove the new Expansion Module
from its box and set it on the secure ESD surface next to
the old unit.
2. Remove and save the packaging materials and tape
from the new Expansion Module.
Swap Components
Move Covers
IMPORTANT: When replacing an Expansion Module in either
the top or bottom position, you must move the cover from the
old Expansion Module to the new one.
If necessary, move the top cover:
1. At the old Expansion Module, unlock the top cover by
pushing two small screwdrivers down and inward in
both slots.
2. Lift the top cover front edge by about 4.75 in. (12cm) and
pull the cover gently forward to disengage from the pivot
point at the module center.
3. At the new Expansion Module, with the cover at the same
angle, reengage the rear of the cover at the pivot point.
4. Lower the front of the top cover until the latches engage
on both sides.
If necessary, move the bottom cover:
1. Gently turn both Expansion Modules upside-down.
2. At the old Expansion Module, insert a small flathead or
Torx screwdriver into the release hole and slide it about
1/4 in. (4mm) sidewards to unlock the spring loaded lock.
3. Raise the cover front end by about 4 in. (10cm) and
gently pull it forward to disengage it from the pivot point
at module center and remove.
4. At the new Expansion Module, with the cover at the same
angle, reengage the rear of the cover at the pivot point.
5. Lower the front of the cover until the latch engages.
Move Drive Bay Covers
Where tape drives were removed from the old Expansion
Module, the same drive bay covers need to be removed from the
new Expansion Module and installed on the old Expansion
Module covering all the now empty tape drive bays.
Release
Bottom Cover

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Move Power Supplies
NOTE: If any power supplies are installed, they need to be moved
to the new Expansion Module.
1. At the new Expansion Module, remove and retain the
power supply screws and covers where the existing
power supplies will go.
2. At the old Expansion Module, on the power supply, loosen
the two blue thumbscrews with your fingers.
3. While supporting the bottom, pull the power supply
straight back to remove it from the module.
4. At the new Expansion Module, position the power supply
onto the alignment rails.
5. Slide the power supply into the module until it is flush
with the rear panel of the module.
6. Finger-tighten the thumbscrews to secure it.
7. If necessary, repeat these steps for a redundant power
supply.
8. Install the retained power supply covers on the old
Expansion Module.
Move Controller
1. At the old Expansion Module, loosen the two blue
thumbscrews on the controller.
2. Slowly remove the controller from the Expansion
Module, setting it aside on an ESD surface.
3. Move the drive power board:
a. Push down the drive power board latch to release it.
b. Slowly slide the drive power board out of the module.
c. At the new Expansion Module, position the drive
power board onto the alignment rails.
d. Slide the drive power board in until seated firmly.
e. Push the board latch up until it snaps into place.
4. At the new Expansion Module, position the controller on
the alignment rails and slide it in until it is flush with the
rear panel of the module.
5. Finger-tighten the thumbscrews to secure it.
New Module
Old Module
Controller
Drive Power Board

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Install New Expansion Module
Insert Module in Rack
WARNING: To avoid injury, it is recommended that a
mechanical lifter (or at least two people) be used for rack
installation or removal.
WARNUNG: Um Verletzungen zu vermeiden, empfehlen wir zur
Rack-Installation oder -Deinstallation die Nutzung einer
mechanischen Hebehilfe (oder mindestens zwei Personen).
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.
1. Using the mechanical lifter, position the module in front,
aligned with the rack rails.
2. Slide the module onto the rail flanges and into the rack.
3. For now, tighten the recessed screws on the Expansion
Module flanges only one turn to hold it.
Aligning and Connecting the Module
Aligning the Expansion Module with the other library modules
ensures that the robotics can move freely between the modules.
NOTE: The library will not operate unless the alignment
mechanism is in the locked position (except the bottom module).
1. At the back of the library, using the alignment lock
lever, align and lock the new Expansion Module to the
other modules to which it connects.
If you encounter resistance, adjust the upper module so
that the alignment mechanism pin moves into the mating
hole in the lower module.
2. Verify that, for the lowest module in the library, its
alignment mechanism is in the unlocked position.
3. From the front of the library, tighten the recessed flange
screws on the Expansion Module and the adjacent
modules to secure them all to the rack.
Reinstall Tape Drives
If any tape drives were in the old Expansion Module:
1. Holding a tape drive by the handle and supporting it
from the bottom, position it on the alignment rails in front
of the appropriate bay.
2. Slowly slide the tape drive into the drive bay until it is
flush with the rear of the library.
3. Finger-tighten the blue thumbscrews to secure.
4. Repeat Steps 1–3 for any additional tape drives.
Recessed Screws
Alignment Locks

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Reattach Cables and Cords
1. Reconnect the expansion interconnect cables (2) from
the Expansion Module to the adjacent modules.
2. If the Expansion Module has drives, reconnect all the
SAS/FC cables to the ports (3) on their same drives.
3. If power supplies exist, reconnect AC power cords (1).
Reinstall Tape Magazines
Reinstall the previously removed tape magazines into the new
Expansion Module.
1. Using the magazine access handle and supporting it
underneath, position the magazine on the alignment rails.
2. Slide the magazine into the module.
3. Repeat Steps 1–2 for the other magazine.
Power on the Library
Power on the library from the Base Module front panel by
pressing and holding down the power button for three (3)
seconds until the green light on the front panel illuminates
indicating the status is
Ready .
Complete the Procedure
Verifying the Installation and Configuration
Check the following:
•Verify that the library powers on and initializes correctly,
and that the status is Ready.
•From the OCP or RMI, verify that the new Expansion
Module is visible showing all the tape drives and both
magazines.
The Base Module operates using the existing library firmware
located on the Base Module Controller. It is recommended that
you always update the library to the latest firmware version.
You can update firmware from either the RMI or by going to
the OCP
Maintenance > Library Firmware Upgrade screen.
Return Replaced Part to Overland
For warranty replacements:
1. Place the old module 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.
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