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.

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Removing the UCM Board in the Spectra 10000 Library
1. Use the #2 Phillips screwdriver to remove the Phillips screws holding the rear panel
of the library in place (Figure 9 and Figure 10). This allows the rear panel to hinge
open.
Note: If it is a rack mounted library, the lower screws on each side are
not installed
.
2. Lower the top of the rear panel away from the library.
Note: 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 then to the edge of the library chassis to
ensure a ground connection.
3. Disconnect the yellow SCSI ribbon cables from the drive(s).
Figure 9 Screws holding the rear panel in place. Figure 10 Detach the rear panel.

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4. Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to remove the captive screws which attach the UCM
bracket to the baseplate of the library (Figure 11).
5. Disconnect the UCM board assembly by gently lifting it straight up. This will give
you access to the UCM bracket and cable straps.
6. Using a #1 Phillips screwdriver, remove the two screws which attach the UCM
bracket to the UCM board (Figure 12).
7. Unplug the serial port cable (blue wires with white connector) from the UCM
board.
Figure 11 Remove the two captive screws attaching the UCM
bracket to the baseplate of the library.
Figure 12 Remove the screws attaching the UCM
bracket to the UCM board.

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8. Use your #1 Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws attaching each of the cable
straps to the UCM board (Figure 13).
9. Remove the two yellow SCSI ribbon cables from the UCM board (Figure 14).
Caution: Pull the connectors straight out and away from the UCM board.
Do not tilt or rock the connectors when removing them.
10. Remove the UCM board from the library.
11. 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.
Figure 13 Remove the cable straps.
Figure 14 Disconnect the yellow SCSI ribbon cables
from the UCM board.

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Caution: Continue to keep the anti-static strap attached to your wrist and
to the library at all times while handling the UCM board.
12. Proceed to Replacing the UCM Board in the Spectra 10000 Library on page 19 to
continue the installation of the new UCM board.

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Replacing the UCM Board in Spectra 4000-9000 Libraries
Note: 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 the library’s chassis to insure a ground.
1. Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to replace the two screws attaching the UCM bracket
to the UCM board (Figure 15).
Note: Make sure to use the new UCM bracket shipped with the
replacement UCM board.
2. Place the new UCM assembly (board and bracket) onto the library baseplate.
Carefully align the 96-pin connector of the UCM board with the 96-pin connector of
the library.
Caution: The connector should seat easily. Do not force the pins, as they
will bend and short circuit the library.
3. Align the two captive screws and holes with the mating parts of the drive baseplate
in the library. Using the #1 Phillips screwdriver, tighten the captive screws on the
UCM bracket (Figure 16).
Figure 15 Replace the screws attaching the UCM
bracket to the UCM board.

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Note: For differential SCSI libraries, make sure that the differential card
bracket is aligned with the differential card. Proper alignment
ensures that the top edge of the SDC correctly positioned.
4. Insert the grey SCSI ribbon cable into the UCM Board (Figure 17). Make sure that
the connector eject latches are clipped over the top of the connector, securing the
cable in place.
5. Proceed to Finish on page 22.
Figure 16 Replace the two captive screws on the UCM
bracket.
Figure 17 Close the connector eject latches once the
SCSI connector has been inserted.

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Replacing the UCM Board in the Spectra 10000 Library
Note: Continue to 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 then to the edge of the
library chassis to ensure a ground connection.
1. Using a #1 Phillips screwdriver, replace the two screws which attach the UCM
bracket to the UCM board (Figure 18).
2. Connect the two yellow SCSI ribbon cables to the UCM board (Figure 19).
Figure 18 Remove the screws attaching the UCM
bracket to the UCM board.
Figure 19 Connect the yellow SCSIconnector ribbons
to the UCM board.

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3. Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to tighten the screws attaching each of the cable
straps to the UCM board (Figure 20).
4. Plug the serial port cable (blue wires with white connector) into the UCM board.
5. Place the new UCM assembly (board and bracket) onto the library baseplate.
Carefully align the 96-pin connector of the UCM board with the 96-pin connector of
the library.
Caution: Avoid bending the pins by pushing too hard. The connector
should seat easily. Do not force the pins.
6. Align the two captive screws and holes with the mating parts of the drive baseplate
in the library. Using the #1 Phillips screwdriver, tighten the captive screws on the
UCM bracket (Figure 21).
Figure 20 Replace the cable straps

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Note: For differential SCSI libraries, also make sure that the differential
card bracket is aligned with the differential card.
7. Connect the yellow SCSI ribbon cables to the drive(s).
8. Lift the top of the rear panel so that the panel connects with the sides of the unit.
9. Use the #2 Phillips screwdriver to replace the screws holding the rear panel of the
library in place (Figure 22 and Figure 23).
Note: If it is a rack mounted library, the lower screws on each side are
not installed.
Figure 21 Replace the two screws on the UCM bracket.
Figure 22 Attach the rear panel. Figure 23 Tighten the rear panel screws.

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Finish
1. Replace the library cover and use the flat head screwdriver to tighten the three
thumbscrews (Figure 24). Note that the library cover will have four screws if it is a
vertical unit.
2. Slide the library cover forward so that it connects with the front panel and the
cover’s side clips.
3. Place the SCSI terminator on the SCSI-Out Connector, closest to the fans
(Figure 25).
4. Reconnect the library power cord.
5. Press the library’s power button on. Observe the library initialization. The Unit
Ready message should appear in the status box on the main screen.
6. Power on the server and confirm communication with the library and the drives.
Using one drive, check library inventory and verify media content.
Figure 24 Replace the thumbscrews.
Figure 25 Replace the SCSI cable.