Spectra Logic Spectra 12000 Manual

Spectra 12000 270-Pin to 300-Pin Passive QIP Upgrade Guide
Part Number 90910883
Revision A
Spectra12000™270-Pinto300-Pin
PassiveQIPUpgradeGuide

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Notices
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Contents
Introduction..............................................................................................4
Prepare the Library and the Host System................................................6
Remove the Fan, GEEC, QIPs and Power Supply....................................8
Remove the Old Back Bay Panel...........................................................11
Install the New Back Bay Panel.............................................................13
Remove the Old Passive QIPs................................................................15
Install the New Passive QIPs..................................................................17
Replace the Fan, GEEC and Power Supply............................................19
Install the New QIPs ..............................................................................21
Finish ......................................................................................................22

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Introduction
Aboutthismanual
This manual describes the procedure for upgrading the passive Quad Interface Processor (QIP)
from a 270-pin passive QIP to a 300-pin passive QIP. This information applies to the Spectra
12000™automated tape library.
AbouttheGator™Architecture
Both the Spectra 12000 and Spectra 64000™use the Gator™architecture for robotic tape libraries
developed by Spectra Logic. Gator architecture in the Spectra 12000 can be configured with 60 to
120 cartridges and from two to eight tape drives. Gator architecture in the Spectra 64000 can be
configured with up to 640 cartridges and 32 tape drives in a single rack. Gator architecture is
based on hot-swappable Quad Interface Processor (QIP) boards (S-QIP for HVD SCSI, L-QIP for
LVD SCSI, and F-QIP for Fibre Channel). The heart of Gator architecture is a counter-balanced
rack-and-pinion picker mechanism that can perform more than 600 tape handling operations per
hour. Gator architecture includes Shared Library Services™that allows users to allocate the
library's resources across various platforms, software applications and tape drives. Gator architec-
ture offers a color touchscreen user interface that provides access to status information, configu-
ration parameters, and diagnostics.
AboutthepassiveQIP
The passive QIP provides an interface between the drives, the Gator Entry/Exit Controller (GEEC)
and the QIPs. To accommodate the latest revision F-QIPs and S-QIPs, you need to replace the
270-pin passive QIPs with 300-pin passive QIPs.
Figure 1. 270-pin passive QIP by itself.

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Introduction
Howlongwill this take?
This procedure should take less than two hours.
Whatyouwillneed
You will need a Passive QIP Upgrade Assembly Kit, P.N. 90919020, from Spectra Logic or an
authorized reseller.
You will also need:
•A #2 Phillips screwdriver
•A flat head screwdriver
•A large coin, such as a quarter
•The Spectra 12000 library door key

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PreparetheLibraryandtheHostSystem
Shutdownthe libraryanddisconnectfromthehostsystem
Warning: Electrical shock inside the library can cause injury or death. Disconnect the
AC power before working on the library.
1. Disable any backup software that may try to access the library.
2. Shut down the host system before disconnecting the SCSI or Fibre Channel cabling.
3. In the Gator Control Panel, tap Toolbars, then tap Configuration. The Configuration
toolbar displays.
4. Select Controller. The Controller Configuration screen appears.
Figure 2. The Controller Configuration screen.

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PreparetheLibraryandHostSystem
5. In the below table, record the configuration settings for each QIP. You will use these
settings to configure the new QIPs.
6. Turn off the power switch at the rear of the library.
7. If necessary, move the library to a location where you have full access to the front of the
library.
Warning: The library is heavy. Get help when moving the library.
QIP#1 QIP#2
Bus# Bus# Bus# Bus#
Name
ExportsaLogical
Library
LoopID
SoftAddress
Emulation
SideA
SideB
DisableInitiator
Table 1. QIP Configurations

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RemovetheFan,GEEC,QIPsandPowerSupply
Removetheunitsshownbelow(Figure3)
1. Use the flat head screwdriver to loosen the two captive screws connecting the fan assembly
to the chassis (Figure 4).
2. Pull the fan assembly out by the handle (Figure 5).
Figure 3. Remove the fan, GEEC, QIPs and power supply.
Figure 4. Loosen the fan assembly captive screws. Figure 5. Remove the fan
assembly.
QIPs
Power
Supply
GEEC
Board
Fan
Assembly
Fan
Captive
Screws

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RemovetheFan,GEEC,QIPsandPowerSupply
3. Use the flat head screwdriver to loosen the two captive screws connecting the GEEC to the
chassis (Figure 6).
4. Pull the GEEC out by the handle (Figure 7).
5. Use the #2 Phillips screwdriver to loosen the two captive screws connecting each QIP to
the chassis (Figure 8).
6. Pull the QIP assemblies out by the handle (Figure 9).
Figure 6. Loosen the GEEC captive screws. Figure 7. Remove the GEEC.
Figure 8. Loosen the QIP captive screws. Figure 9. Remove the QIP.
GEEC
Captive
Screws
QIP
Captive
Screws

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RemovetheFan,GEEC,QIPsandPowerSupply
7. Use a large coin, such as a quarter, to turn the power supply latch clockwise (Figure 10).
This unlocks the power supply and disconnects the flow of AC power.
8. Pull the power supply out by the handle (Figure 11).
Figure 10. Turn the power supply latch clockwise. Figure 11. Remove the power
supply.

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RemovetheOldBackBayPanel
1. Use the #2 Phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws holding the power switch bracket
to the chassis (Figure 12).
2. Remove the power switch bracket.
Figure 12. Remove the power switch bracket screws.

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RemovetheOldBackBayPanel
3. Use the #2 Phillips screwdriver to remove the 19 screws holding the back bay panel to the
chassis (Figure 13).
4. Remove the back bay panel.
Figure 13. Remove the back bay panel screws.

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InstalltheNewBackBayPanel
5. Fit the new back bay panel against the chassis. Make sure the panel is properly aligned.
6. Use the #2 Phillips screwdriver to replace the 19 screws that hold the back bay panel to the
chassis (Figure 14).
Figure 14. Replace the back bay panel screws.

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InstalltheNewBackBayPanel
1. Fit the power switch bracket around the power switch. Make sure the bracket is properly
aligned.
2. Use the #2 Phillips screwdriver to replace the two screws that hold the power switch
bracket to the chassis (Figure 12).
Figure 15. Replace the power switch bracket screws.

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RemovetheOldPassiveQIPs
Openthedoorandremovetheassembly
1. Use the door key to unlock the front door of the Spectra 12000 (Figure 16). Open the door.
2. Pull all the drive sleds out of their slots (Figure 17).
3. Disconnect the voltage-sense cable on the top 270-pin passive QIP (Figure 18).
4. Disconnect the CAN cables on both 270-pin passive QIPs (Figure 19).
Figure 16. Unlock the door. Figure 17. Remove all drive sleds.
Figure 18. Disconnect the voltage-sense cable. Figure 19. Disconnect the CAN cable.

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RemovetheOldPassiveQIPs
5. In the below table, record the dip switch settings for each 270-pin passive QIP. If the switch
is pressed down, it is on. You will use these settings to set the dip switches on the new 300-
pin passive QIPs.
6. Use the #2 Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws holding the passive QIPs to the
chassis (Figure 21). Throw away the screws.
7. Remove the passive QIPs.
PassiveQIP#1 PassiveQIP#2
Switch#1
(On/Off)
Switch#2
(On/Off)
Switch#3
(On/Off)
Switch#4
(On/Off)
Table 2. Dip Switch Settings
Figure 20. Record the dip switch settings. Figure 21. Remove the passive QIP.

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InstalltheNewPassiveQIPs
1. Thread the CAN cable through the port in the top 300-pin passive QIP. Thread the voltage-
sense cable around the right side so it comes out by the connector (Figure 22).
2. Attach the top passive QIP to the chassis with the screws included in your passive QIP
upgrade assembly kit (Figure 23).
3. Thread the CAN cable through the port in the bottom 300-pin passive QIP.
4. Attach the bottom passive QIP to the chassis with the screws included in your passive QIP
upgrade assembly kit.
Caution: Make sure you use the screws included with the Passive QIP Upgrade
Assembly Kit to attach the 300-pin passive QIPs to the chassis. The screws
from the 270-pin passive QIP will not work.
Figure 22. The voltage-sense and CAN cables. Figure 23. Attach the passive QIP to the chassis.

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InstalltheNewPassiveQIPs
5. Attach the voltage-sense cable to the top passive QIP (Figure 24).
Warning: Failure to attach the voltage-sense cable before returning power to
the library will seriously damage the library.
6. Attach the CAN cables to both passive QIPs (Figure 25).
7. Set the dip switches on each new passive QIP. Use the settings you noted on page 16.
8. Replace all drive sleds.
9. Close and lock the door.
Figure 24. Attach the voltage-sense cable.
Figure 25. The voltage-sense and CAN cables. Figure 26. Set the dip switches.

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ReplacetheFan,GEECandPowerSupply
Replacethe unitsshownbelow(Figure27)
1. Slide the fan assembly into place (Figure 28).
2. Use the flat headscrewdriver to tighten the two captive screws connecting the fan assembly
to the chassis (Figure 29).
Figure 27. Replace the fan, GEEC and power supply.
Figure 28. Slide the fan
assembly into place. Figure 29. Tighten the fan assembly captive screws.
Power
Supply
GEEC
Board
Fan
Assembly
Fan
Captive
Screws

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ReplacetheFan,GEECandPowerSupply
3. Slide the GEEC into place(Figure 30).
4. Use the flat head screwdriver to tighten the two captive screws connecting the GEEC to the
chassis (Figure 31).
5. Slide the power supply into place (Figure 32).
6. Use a coin to turn the power supply latch counter-clockwise (Figure 33).
Figure 30. Slide the GEEC
into place. Figure 31. Tighten the GEEC captive screws.
Figure 32. Slide the power supply into place. Figure 33. Turn the power supply latch counter-
clockwise.
GEEC
Captive
Screws