Spectra Logic Spectra 12000 User manual

P.N. 90910856 Revision B
Spectra 12000™Fan Assembly
Replacement Guide

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Notices
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Spectra 12000 Fan Assembly Replacement Guide.
Copyright © 2001 Spectra Logic Corporation. All rights reserved.

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Contents
Introduction ........................................................................................................... 4
Remove the Old Fan Assembly .............................................................................7
Install the New Fan Assembly...............................................................................8
Finish......................................................................................................................9

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Introduction
About Gator™architecture
Both the Spectra 12000 library and Spectra 64000 library utilize the Gator architecture for robotic
tape libraries developed by Spectra Logic. Gator architecture in the Spectra 12000 library can be
configured with 60 or 120 cartridges and from two to eight tape drives. Gator architecture in the
Spectra 64000 library can be configured with up to 640 cartridges and 32 tape drives in a single
rack. 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 architecture offers a color touchscreen
user interface that provides access to status information, configuration parameters, and
diagnostics.
About this manual
This manual describes the procedure for replacing the fan assembly in the Spectra 12000 library
automated tape library.
About the fan assembly
By pulling air through the library, the fan assembly keeps the library within acceptable
operating temperatures.
Figure 1 Fan assembly in Library. Figure 2 Fan assembly by Itself.
Fan assembly

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Introduction
How long will this take?
This procedure should take less than 15 minutes.
What you will need
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A Spectra 12000 Fan Assembly Replacement Kit, P.N. 90919004
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A #2 Phillips screwdriver

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Prepare the Library
The Spectra 12000 fan assembly is a hot swappable part. You can replace the fan assembly
without disabling the backup software or disconnecting the power.
Make sure you have four feet of clearance at the back of the library.
Warning: The Spectra 12000 library is heavy, about 197 lbs. (89 kg). Use at least
three people when moving the library.

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Remove the Old Fan Assembly
1. Go to the back panel of the Spectra 12000 library. Use the #2 Phillips screwdriver to
loosen the two captive screws (Figure 3).
2. Pull the fan assembly out by the handle (Figure 4).
3. Set the old fan assembly to the side and out of the way.
Figure 3 Loosen the captive screws.
Figure 4 Remove the old fan assembly.
Captive
screws

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Install the New Fan Assembly
1. Pick the new fan assembly up by the handle.
2. Slide the fan assembly into the library (Figure 5).
3. Push the new fan assembly into place.
4. Use the #2 Phillips screwdriver to tighten the two captive screws (Figure 6).
Figure 5 Align new fan assembly and push into
place.
Figure 6 Tighten the captive screws.
Captive
screws

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Finish
1. Go to the Gator Control Panel. Tap Toolbars, then tap General.
2. Select Status from the small icons on the left. The General Status screen appears.
3. On the General Status screen, verify there is a green check mark in the Fans
column. This indicates the fan is operating properly. A yellow triangle and
exclamation point indicates a problem (Figure 7).
You have completed the fan assembly replacement procedure.
If you have difficulty
If you need further assistance with any part of these procedures, call Spectra Logic Technical
Support at [phone] or [phone], extension 3175.
Figure 7 Fans: Warning message.