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.