Overland Tandberg NEOxl 80 User manual

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Quick Start Guide
NEOxl 80 6U Tape Library Base Module
This document describes how to install a NEOxl 80 6U 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 is located at the rear of the module on the
bottom left cover.
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 it 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.
Step 3
A NEOxl 80 6U 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
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.
6U (10.5 in.)
&
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

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It is recommended to start at the lowest position of the
rack for stability. The bottom mark should be at the
lowest narrow gap in that position.
NOTE: The library requires 6U (10.5 in.) of rack space.
2. From the front of the rack, insert the rack rails into
the back and then front vertical supports.
a. Position a rail according to the orientation
information stamped on the rail.
b. Rotate the front of the rail up while inserting the
rear rail hanger into the rear vertical support, and
then lower the front of the rail until it is nearly level.
c. Extend the front of the rail until the hangers come
through the holes in the vertical support and the
retention spring snaps into place.
d. Repeat Steps a–c the other rail.
NOTE: The rails must be fastened with the bottom of the
each rail parallel to floor and at the same level.
3. On the front of both rails in a square-hole lock, install a
clip nut above the mounting bracket as shown (1).
4. For increased stability, install the supplied retention
inserts (3).
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. Extend the middle rails until they lock into place.
2. Move the sliding assembly to the front of the middle
rails.
3. Using the mechanical lifter, position the library in
front of the rack, aligned with the extended rails.
4. Slide the library onto the middle rails (1) and into the
rack until it stops (2).
5. Secure it to the rack with the captive screws on the
front of the library.
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 80 6U 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 bay up.
•Expansion Modules can be added to the library stack of
modules and should be installed in the rack with the
Base Module before cabling.

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IMPORTANT: Follow the component instructions included
with each item to be sure they are installed correctly.
Step 5
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. 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 (2) 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 (1) on
each Power Supply Module and into power outlets.
NOTE: The library has dual redundant power supplies. To
increase 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
The library can be operated using either the Operator
Control Panel (OCP) on the front of the device or remotely
using the Remote Management Unit (RMU) web interface.
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; the green light
illuminates.
When first powered on, the library inventories the tape
cartridges, checks the firmware version on all modules,
configures the tape drives, confirms the presence of the
existing modules, and searches for any new modules.
2. At the IP address warning that appears in the OCP,
select a IP range from the drop-down list that is not
used by your network, and then press
Set and Proceed .
Library will then reboot. After rebooting, the login
screen appears in the OCP.
3. At the login prompt, choose
Administrator (no password)
and press Login .
The library displays a message indicating that the
library has no default partition.
4. Press
OK and the library displays Initial Configuration
default screen.
5. Press Next to start the Initial Configuration Wizard.
The wizard will guide you through configuring the time
zone, date and time, and network settings, setting the
administrator password, and then start an initial
system test. You can skip items and stop the wizard at
any time.
6. Once you have configured the network settings and set
the administrator password, run the wizard in the
RMU to complete the remaining configurations.
7. Verify the host connection.
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. Bar code labels are recommended in production
environments to improve inventory time in the library and
ease cartridge handling processes outside the library.
The two ways to load cartridges into the library:
• Using Mailslot Magazine for Loading – If the mail
slot is enabled, you can use it to load cartridges into the
library. On the
Home screen, tap Open Mailslot , open
the magazine access door, and then pull the mailslot out
for loading.
•UsingBulkLoadingMagazines for Loading –
Extend one or more of the tape magazines from the
library for loading.

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Load cartridges into the library by bulk using the
magazines.
1. From the OCP or RMU, select the module and then
select
Open Magazine .
2. Open the magazine access door and pull out the
magazine.
3. Load the tape cartridges into the magazine starting
with the back of the magazine, pushing the magazine in
the library slightly as each bin is filled.
4. Push the magazine handle in slowly until the
magazine release latch snaps into place, locking it.
5. Repeat Steps 1–4 for each of the other magazines.
Refer to the NEOxl 80 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.
The library firmware revision is displayed in the top left
corner of the OCP and RMU screens.
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 firmware is shown, download
the firmware and Release Notes.
5. Update the firmware from the OCP or RMU using the
Maintenance > Software Upgrades > System Firmware
screen.
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 80 6U, refer to the NEOxl 80 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