Spectra Logic Spectra 10000 User manual

Spectra®4000-10000
Unified Control Module (UCM) Board
Replacement Guide

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Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................ 6
Powering Down the Library ....................................................................... 8
Removing the Library Cover....................................................................... 9
Removing the UCM Board in Spectra 4000-9000 Libraries ..................... 10
Removing the UCM Board in the Spectra 10000 Library ........................ 13
Replacing the UCM Board in Spectra 4000-9000 Libraries...................... 17
Replacing the UCM Board in the Spectra 10000 Library......................... 19
Finish......................................................................................................... 22

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Introduction
About this guide
This guide describes the procedure for replacing the Unified Control Module (UCM)
board assembly. This information is applicable to Spectra 4000, Spectra 5000, Spectra
5100, Spectra 9000, and Spectra 10000 tape libraries.
You will need:
A UCM Board Replacement Kit is needed to install a new UCM board into a Spectra
4000-10000 Tape Library. These kits are available from Spectra Logic, or an authorized
Spectra Logic reseller.
The UCM Board replacement kit has the following part numbers and contents:
4000: Part Number 90841600
• Replacement UCM Board
• Anti-Static Strap
5000: Part Number 90842002 (UCM-1)
• Replacement UCM Board
• Anti-Static Strap
5100: Part Number 90842003 (UCM-2)
• Replacement UCM Board
• Anti-Static Strap
9000: Part Number 90849009
• Replacement UCM Board
• Anti-Static Strap
10000: Part Number 92848052
• Replacement UCM Board
• Anti-Static Strap

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You will also need:
• A #1 Phillips screwdriver
• A #2 Phillips screwdriver
• A flat head screwdriver
Time required:
This procedure should take less than one hour.

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Powering Down the Library
Shut off all Power to the Library
1. Shut down the host system and switch off the power. Switch off the library power.
2. Remove the library’s AC power cord from the AC power outlet.
3. Carefully remove SCSI cable connections from the back of the library (Figure 1).
Figure 1 Remove SCSI cable.

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Removing the Library Cover
1. Using the flat head screwdriver, loosen the three thumbscrews (four screws if it is a
vertical unit) which secure the library’s cover (Figure 2).
2. Slide the library cover back one half-inch away from the front panel to release the
cover’s side clips (Figure 3). Lift the cover off the library (Figure 4) and set it aside.
Figure 2 Remove thumbscrews.
Figure 3 Slide the cover back.
Figure 4 Lift the cover.

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Removing the UCM Board in Spectra 4000-9000 Libraries
1. Locate the UCM board inside the library (Figure 5).
Caution: The UCM board is an Electrostatic Sensitive Device (ESD). Use
the static strap enclosed with the Spectra Logic UCM
replacement kit while handling assemblies inside the library.
Connect the static strap to your wrist and to the edge of the
library chassis to ensure a ground connection
.
2. Disconnect the gray SCSI ribbon cables from the drive(s).
3. Release the connector eject latches and remove the grey SCSI ribbon cable from the
UCM board (Figure 6).
Figure 5 UCM board location.
Figure 6 Connector eject latches.

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4. Using the #1 Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the two captive screws on the bottom of
the UCM bracket (Figure 7).
5. Remove the UCM assembly (board and bracket) by gently lifting it straight up and
out of the library.
6. Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws attaching the UCM bracket
to the UCM board (Figure 8).
Note: Previous product releases use an earlier version of the UCM
bracket. Use the new bracket shipped with the replacement part.
7. Remove the UCM board from the library.
Figure 7 Remove the two captive screws on the
UCM bracket.
Figure 8 Remove the screws attaching the UCM
bracket to the UCM board.

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8. As soon as possible after removal, place the old UCM board into the anti-static bag
in which the new UCM board assembly was shipped.
Caution: Continue to keep the anti-static strap attached to your wrist and
to the library at all times while handling the UCM board.
9. Proceed to Replacing the UCM Board in Spectra 4000-9000 Libraries on page 17 to
continue the installation of the new UCM board.