Overland Tandberg NEOxl 40 User manual

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Quick Start Guide
NEOxl 40 3U Tape Library Base Module
This document describes how to install a NEOxl 40 (3U)
Tape Library Base Module. Expansion Modules can be added
to the Base Module to enhance the system.
Step 1
It is essential that you activate your warranty. Technical
and warranty support are not available until the warranty
is active.
The serial number used to register your Base Module is
located at the bottom left of the rear panel.
Module Registration
For an existing customer:
1. Go to http://support.overlandstorage.com/ support page.
2. Enter your e-mail
address and password
in the appropriate fields,
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:
1. Go to the New User Registration page and follow the
instructions.
2. You’ll receive a confirmation e-mail from Overland with
instructions on how to complete the 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 and save the packaging materials and tape
from the Base Module.
3. 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 at this
time, replace the cover.

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Step 3
A NEOxl 40 3U Base 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
IMPORTANT: If you plan to expand the library, install the
Base Module in the middle of the planned tape library
space as low in the rack as possible. There should be
space for Expansion Modules above and below the Base
Module. Each module requires 3U (5.25 in.) of rack space.
See Chapter 1, “Supported Configurations,” in the NEOxl
40 Tape Library Administrator’s Guide for details.
1. Determine the location in your rack for your Base
Module to be installed and, using a pencil, mark the
location on each vertical rail in your rack.
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.
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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
LH Rail
RH Rail
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.
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 Base Module
in front of the rack, aligned with the new 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.
Recessed Screws

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Step 4
WARNING: To 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.
The NEOxl 40 3U tape libraries are expandable and accept
add-on components to enhance performance:
•The Base Module comes without tape drives. Tape
drives are always installed in the module from the
bottom up.
•A second Power Supply Unit can be added to Base
Module for redundancy.
•Expansion Modules can be added to the library stack of
modules and should be installed in the rack with the
Base Module before cabling.
IMPORTANT: Follow the component instructions included
with each item to be sure they are installed correctly.
Step 5
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 Base
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.
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
Base Module to increase the redundancy, plug each
power cord into a different AC power circuit.
5. 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.
Step 6
Operator Control Panel
The OCP is the LCD screen located on the front panel (13),
and displays actions and status information, menu items,
and error messages equivalent to the operation mode.
There are two modes:
• User interaction mode – This mode is employed when
a user is pushing buttons on the OCP.
• System driven mode – This is the normal mode of
operation where the OCP displays statuses associated
with the actions resulting from commands issued from
the host software application.
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It is supported by four LEDs above the screen (3-6) and four
buttons to the right (7, 8, 11, 12). Refer to the NEOxl 40 Tape
Library Administrator’s Guide for details.
Remote Management Interface
Many of the same operations performed locally from the
OCP can also be performed remotely using the network-
connected RMI interface.
The RMI hosts a dedicated, protected Internet site that displays a
graphical representation of the library. After establishing a
network connection to the library, open any HTML browser
and enter the IP address of the library.
NOTE: To access the RMI, you must first set the desired static IP
address for the library using the OCP or configure the library to
use DHCP.
Refer to the NEOxl 40 Tape Library Administrator’s Guide
for complete details.
Initial Configuration
When you first power on the library, some initial
configuration steps are needed:
•Network configuration
•Set date and time
•Set Operator Panel PIN
Change Settings Procedure
The navigation and Enter buttons are used to make changes
in the OCP screen menus.
1. To make changes, use the navigation buttons to select
an option displayed on the OCP screen.
A bold box shows around the selected option.
2. Press Enter to select the option.
• Text Options – An underscore (_) appears under
the first character (or space).
• List Options – A drop-down list is shown for a list
specific selections.
3. Create or change the setting.
• Text Options – Use Left/Right to select a text
character and Up/Down to choose the replacement
character (a-z, A-Z, 0-9, period [.] or hyphen [-]). Use
Up to go forward in the list and Down to go back.
Press and hold Up/Down to skip four characters at a
time.
• List Options – Use Up/Down to choose an item
from the list.
4. Press Enter to accept the change and return to the
selection process.
To cancel a change, navigate to the end of the options
and select
Cancel .
Initial System Setup
1. After POST is done, if you get an IP address conflict
message, select a range from the drop-down list.
The library will reboot when you
Submit your choice.
2. Depending if a DHCP server is available:
•If available, an IP address is automatically
assigned. Continue with RMI Settings.
•If not available, a static IP address must be
configured.
3. Configure a static IP address:
a. Log into the OCP from the screen shown.
Select
administrator from the drop-down list and use
the default PIN “0000”.
b. At the Initial Configuration wizard screen, click
Next .
c. At the Network Configuration screen, enter your
settings.
See Change Settings Procedure for the process.
4. When finished with the network settings, select Next >
and press Enter to continue with Date/Time
Configuration.
5. When finished with the date and time settings, select
Next > and press Enter to continue with the Operator
Panel PIN
setting.

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6. When finished with the PIN change, select Next > and
press Enter to switch to the Finish screen.
7. To keep the settings, select the
Finish option and press
Enter.
Press
Cancel to skip the configuration and leave the
wizard without any changes. Press
<Back to correct
your changes before they are submitted.
RMI Settings
Once the Initial Configuration wizard is complete, initiate
the partition wizard from the RMI.
1. Log into the RMI using the default User name
“administrator” and default password “adm001”.
2. At the empty list, click
Proceed and then click Next
twice to select and use the default setting.
3. Click
Finish .
Refer to the NEOxl 40 Tape Library Administrator’s Guide
for details.
Step 7
Confirm Your Library Firmware Version
Before using your new library, it is highly recommended that
you verify it is running the latest library firmware version:
1. At the Startup Screen, make a note of the firmware
version.
2. Go to the Overland-Tandberg
Downloads and Resources
site:
http://docs.overlandstorage.com/neo
3. Under Downloads/NEO Series Firmware, click the link
for the library.
4. At the FTP site, if newer, download the firmware and
Release Notes.
5. Update the firmware using the NEOxl 40 Tape Library
Administrator’s Guide.
Confirm Your Tape Drive Firmware
Refer to the installation instructions and warnings that are
packaged with your tape drive to determine if the firmware
is current or needs to be updated.
If you determine that the firmware needs to be updated,
follow the steps detailed in the included tape drive
instructions.
Step 8
For further information regarding your product, check out
the following links.
User Guide
For detailed information on configuring your
NEOxl 40 3U, refer to the NEOxl 40 Tape
Library Administrator’s Guide available
online under Resources at:
http://docs.overlandstorage.com/neo
More information can be accessed from the Overland-
Tandberg Knowledge Base:
https://www.overlandtandberg.com/knowledgebase/
Warranty/Technical Support
For warranty and general technical support
information, see our Contact Us page:
http://www.overlandstorage.com/
company/contact-us/index.aspx
For information on contacting Overland-Tandberg technical
support, go to:
http://docs.overlandstorage.com/support