Spectra Logic Spectra 12K User manual

P.N. 90910068 Revision B
Library Packing Guide
•Spectra
®12K Library
•Spectra
®20K Library

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Notices
Except for Spectra Logic Corporation’s express repair/replacement warranty, Spectra Logic
provides the unit “as is” without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but
not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no
event shall Spectra Logic be liable for any loss of profits, loss of business, loss of use or data,
interruption of business, or for indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages of any
kind, even if Spectra Logic has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any
defect or error.
Information furnished in this manual is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility
is assumed by Spectra Logic for its use. Due to continuing research and development, Spectra Logic may
revise this publication from time to time without notice, and reserves the right to change any product
specification at any time without notice.
Library Packing Guide: Spectra 12K and Spectra 20K Libraries
Copyright © 2003 Spectra Logic Corporation. All rights reserved.
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Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................4
Remove and Pack the Drives...................................................................... 6
Remove the Robotic Rack Assembly .......................................................... 9
Insert Shipping Pins ................................................................................. 15
Package the Picker for Shipping .............................................................. 16
Replace the Robotic Rack Assembly ........................................................ 19
Pack the Library........................................................................................ 22
If You Need Assistance ............................................................................. 26

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Introduction
About This Guide
This document describes the steps needed to pack the Spectra 12K and 20K libraries
for shipping.
Estimated Time Required
Packing the library will take about and hour.
Materials and Tools Required
You will need:
• The Spectra 12K and 20K Library Packing Kit, P.N. 90910478:
• 1 pallet with shipping cardboard
• 4 shipping pins
• 1 picker strap
• 1 strap buckle
• 1 plastic protective bag
• 1 picker foam set
• 2 foam pieces for the library
• One spectra drive box for every four drives in the library, P.N. 90911012:
• 1 drive box with packing foam (holds four drives)
• 4 anti-static bags
You will also need:
• A small flat head screwdriver
• A large flat head screwdriver
• A #2 Phillips screwdriver
• The library door key
• Packing tape
• Strapping material (optional)

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Prepare the Library and Host System
Shut down the library while keeping the host interface connected to the host system.
1. Disable any backup software that might try to access the library.
Warning: Electric shock inside the library can cause injury or death.
Disconnect AC power before opening the library door.
2. Turn off the power.
The power switch is located at the rear of the library on the lower left.
3. Unplug the AC power cord from the power outlet and the library.
Set the AC power cord aside for latter packing.
4. Disconnect any cables that are connected to the library.
5. If necessary, move the library to a location where you have full access to the front
of the library.
Caution: The library is heavy. Get help when moving the library.
• The Spectra 12K library weighs approximately 210 pounds
(95.25 kg).
• The Spectra 20K library weighs approximately 240 pounds
(108.86 kg).
6. Use the library door key to unlock the front door of the library.
7. Proceed to Remove and Pack the Drives on page 6.

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Remove and Pack the Drives
1. Open the drive boxes that shipped with the packing kit and remove the anti-static
bags.
2. Open the front door of the library.
3. Remove the drives one at a time by the handle, starting with the top drive first
(Figure 1).
4. Place each drive in a anti-static bag.
5. Open a drive box and remove the top three pieces of foam.
Figure 1 The drive slots and drives located in slots 1-4
(Spectra 12K library shown).
Drive
slots
Drives

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6. Place two drives in the packing foam (Figure 2).
7. Lay the next piece of packing foam in the box, and then place two more drives in
the foam (Figure 3).
Figure 2 Two drives in the bottom of the drive box.
Figure 3 Two more drives in the drive box.

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8. Lay the flat piece of foam on top of the drives (Figure 4), and then place the
convoluted foam in the box with the bumps facing up (Figure 5).
9. Tape the drive box shut and set it aside.
10. Repeat this process until all of the drives have been packed.
11. Proceed to Remove the Robotic Rack Assembly on page 9.
Figure 4 The flat foam. Figure 5 The convoluted foam.

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Remove the Robotic Rack Assembly
1. Lower the transport tray to bottom of the robotic rack by gently raising the
counterweight (Figure 6).
Figure 6 The robotic rack counterweight is raised.

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2. Rotate the picker so that the bar code scanner faces the rear of the library.
The location of the bar code scanner is shown in Figure 7.
3. Slide the picker along the transport tray to the front of the library (Figure 8).
Figure 7 The bar code scanner.
Figure 8 The picker is slid to the front of the library.
Location of the
bar code scanner