Spectra Logic Spectra 12000 User manual

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Passive QIP Replacement Guide
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Spectra 12000™
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Spectra 64000™

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Notices
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Passive QIP Replacement Guide: Spectra 12000, Spectra 64000
Copyright © 2000 Spectra Logic Corporation. All rights reserved.

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Contents
Introduction .....................................................................................................4
Prepare the Library and the Host System.......................................................6
Remove the Old Passive QIP...........................................................................8
Install the New Passive QIP ..........................................................................11
Finish..............................................................................................................15

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Introduction
About this manual
This manual describes the procedure for replacing the passive QIP assembly. This information
applies to Spectra Logic’s Spectra 12000™and Spectra 64000™automated tape libraries.
About the Gator™Architecture
Both the Spectra 12000 and Spectra 64000 utilize 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 architecture offers a color touchscreen user interface that provides access to status
information, configuration parameters, and diagnostics.
About the Passive QIP
The passive QIP provides an interface between the drives, the Gator Entry/Exit Controller
(GEEC) and the QIPs.
Figure 1 Passive QIP by itself.

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Introduction
How long will this take?
This procedure should take less than an hour.
What you will need
You will need a Passive QIP assembly from Spectra Logic or an authorized reseller.
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Passive QIP FRU Assembly Part Number 90919024
You will also need:
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A #2 phillips scredriver
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A large flat-blade screwdriver
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The library door key

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Prepare the Library and the Host System
Shut down the librarywhile keeping SCSI connection to the host system
Warning: Electrical shock inside the library can cause injury or death. Disconnect the
AC power before opening the library door.
1. Disable any backup software that may try to access the library.
2. Switch off the power button at the rear of the library.
3. If necessary, move the library to a location where you have full access to the front
of the library.
Warning: The library is very heavy. Get help when moving the library.

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Remove the QIPs
Remove both QIPs
1. Use the flat head screwdriver to loosen the two captive screws connecting each QIP
assembly to the chassis (Figure 2).
2. Pull the QIP assemblies out by the handle (Figure 3).
Figure 2 Remove the QIPs.
Figure 3 Remove the QIP Assemblies.
QIPs
Captive
Screws

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Remove the Old Passive QIP
Open the door and remove the assembly
1. Use the library door key to unlock the upper lock on the front door of the Gator
(Figure 3). Open the door.
2. Pull all of the drive sleds out of their slots (Figure 5), taking note of their location
so they can be replaced in the same slot.
3. In the below table, record the dip switch settings for each passive QIP. If the switch
is pressed down, it is on. You will use these settings to set the dip switches on the
new passive QIP.
Figure 4 Unlock the door. Figure 5 Remove all drive sleds.
Passive
QIP #1
Passive
QIP #2
Passive
QIP #3
Passive
QIP #4
Passive
QIP #5
Passive
QIP #6
Passive
QIP #7
Passive
QIP #8
Switch #1
(On/Off)
Switch #2
(On/Off)
Switch #3
(On/Off)
Switch #4
(On/Off)
Table 1. Dip Switch Settings

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Remove the Old Passive QIP
4. Disconnect the Voltage-sense cable (Figure 6).
Note: You will only need to disconnect the Voltage sense cable if replacing the top
passive QIP on a Spectra 12000, or the first, third or fifth passive QIP starting
from the top of a Spectra 64000.
5. Disconnect the CAN cable (Figure 7).
Figure 6 Disconnect the Voltage sense cable. Figure 7 Disconnect the CAN cable.

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Remove the Old Passive QIP
6. Use the #2 Phillips screwdriver to remove the five screws holding the passive QIP
to the chassis (Figure 8).
7. Remove the passive QIP.
Figure 8 Remove the passive QIP.