Spectra Logic Spectra 12K User manual

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Spectra®12KLibrary
UnpackingandInstallationGuide

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Notices
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Spectra 12K Library Unpacking and Installation Guide
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Contents
Introduction................................................................................................4
Prepare the Unpacking Location................................................................5
Unpack the Library.....................................................................................6
Remove the Internal Packaging .................................................................9
Check the Transport Tray and Picker Motion..........................................14
Replace the Robotic Rack Assembly........................................................16
Install Components...................................................................................18
Install QIPs ...............................................................................................19
Install Drives.............................................................................................20
Power On..................................................................................................21
Initialization..............................................................................................22
Verify Drive Installation............................................................................23
System Setup.............................................................................................26
Partitioning the Library ............................................................................30
Install New Picker.....................................................................................31
Load Media................................................................................................32
Finish.........................................................................................................33

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Introduction
AboutThisGuide
This document describes the steps needed to unpack and install the Spectra 12K
library. If you have questions about any of the procedures you can access more
detailed documentation on the Spectra Logic Web site at: www.spectralogic.com.
EstimatedTimeRequired
Unpacking the Spectra 12K library will take less than half an hour.
Installing the library will take about two hours.
The rack mounting process will take less than an hour, if you choose to rack mount the
library.
MaterialsandToolsRequired
You will need:
• A small flat head screwdriver
• A large flat head screwdriver
• A #2 Phillips screwdriver
• A pair of scissors

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PreparetheUnpackingLocation
You will need 10 feet of access at the front and back of the crate to safely unpack the
library. Once the library is out of the crate, you will need to move the library to a work
space where you have access to all four sides. Make sure that you have this area
prepared before you remove the library from the crate.

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UnpacktheLibrary
1. Use the scissors to cut away the plastic wrap surrounding the library and its crate.
2. Check Tip n Tell and Shockwatch®to ensure that the crate has not been improperly
handled, before proceeding (Figure 1).
The Tip n Tell is located on the side of the library; the Shockwatch is located on the
side of the library near the bottom.
Caution: Do not unpack the library if Tip N Tell or Shockwatch has been
tripped. Contact both the shipping company and Spectra Logic.
Figure1 CheckTipnTellandShockwatch.
TipnTell
Shockwatch

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3. Use the scissors to cut the plastic bands holding the library and its boxes to the
crate (Figure 2).
4. Remove the protective cardboard corners, and set aside the drive box(es) and rail
kit (Figure 3).
Figure2 Cuttheplasticbands.
Figure3 Thelibrarywiththedriveboxesandrailkitidentified.
DriveBoxes
RailKit
Library

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5. Remove the top and sides of the box used to enclose the library.
6. Remove the protective foam corners.
7. Lift the plastic cover off of the library (Figure 4).
8. Lift the library out of the crate and move the library to a work space where there is
access to all sides of the library.
Warning: The library is heavy, about 267 lbs (121 kg). Use three or four
people to help move the library.
Figure4 Removetheplasticcover.

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RemovetheInternalPackaging
1. Locate the library key. (It will be in a condiment bag attached to the top of the
library.)
2. Use the key to unlock and open the front door of the library.
3. With the door opened, locate the robotic rack assembly and the 25-wire black
connector at the bottom front of the library (Figure 5).
4. Unplug the 25-wire black connector at the bottom front of the robotic rack
assembly, if necessary (Figure 5).
Figure5 Theroboticrackandtheconnectoratthe
bottomfrontofthelibrary.

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5. Remove the five screws holding the robotic rack assembly in the chassis (Figure 6).
Note: Two of the top three screws are located at both ends of the top
bracket that attaches to the library, and one screw is located just to
the right of the robotic rack in the middle of the bracket. The
bottom two screws are located at both ends of the bottom bracket.
Figure6 Locationofthefivescrewsinthechassis.

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6. Prepare a safe place to work on the robotic rack assembly once it has been pulled
out of the library.
Caution: When removing the robotic rack assembly, ensure that the
picker rack slides out easily and does not catch on any part of
the library.
7. Pull the picker rack out of the library (Figure 7).
Figure7 Thepickerrackbeingpulledoutofthe
library.

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8. Remove the strap that holds the foam and transport tray in place (Figure 8).
i. Place the small flat head screwdriver under one side of the plastic clip on the
picker strap to release the clip.
ii. Gently loosen the strap through the plastic clip until one side is free (Figure 9).
iii. Once one side is free, remove the strap completely from the picker rack.
Figure8 Thestrapholdingthefoamandpickerinplace.
Figure9 Gentlyloosenthestrap.
Foam
Picker
Strap
Transporttray
Picker

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9. Remove the three small pieces of packing foam from the transport tray assembly
and remove any debris that remains from the foam. Be careful not to dislodge or
bend any cables when removing the foam.
10. Verify that all visible cable connections are secure.
11. Hold the transport tray and use the large flat head screwdriver or a coin to
completely remove the four silver shipping pins, two on the front of the picker base
(Figure 10), and two on the rear of the picker base (Figure 11).
Note: Screw the shipping pins into the pin mounting block located under
the drive bay at the bottom of the unit for possible later use.
Figure10 Thefrontshippingpinsbeing
removed. Figure11 Therearshippingpinsbeing removed.

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ChecktheTransportTrayandPickerMotion
1. Verify vertical axis motion by manually moving the transport tray up and down the
length of the frame several times. Ensure that the tray moves smoothly and evenly
(Figure 12).
2. Verify horizontal axis motion by manually moving the gripper assembly, by its base,
front to back along the transport tray. Ensure that the assembly moves smoothly
and easily (Figure 13).
Figure12 Thetransporttraymovesupanddown.
Figure13 Thegripperassemblymovesfrontto
back.

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3. Rotate the entire gripper assembly in both directions (Figure 14).
Note: The head will not rotate a full 360°, but it should rotate far enough
in each direction so that the inventory sensor (on the back of the
hood) can be positioned facing the tapes on either side of the
library.
If you have trouble rotating the gripper assembly, make sure the
gripper jaws are pushed all the way back beneath the gripper
hood.
4. Locate the gripper jaws, and slide the gripper jaws forward and back. Leave the
gripper jaws in a fully retracted position (pushed back), after checking their
movement (Figure 15).
Figure14 Thegripperassemblyrotates.
Figure15 Thegripperjawsrotateforwardand
back.(Gripperjawsshowninextendedposition.)

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ReplacetheRoboticRackAssembly
Caution: Before replacing the robotic rack, make sure the gripper
assembly will not catch on any part of the library. The gripper
assembly is a sensitive mechanism and can be easily damaged.
1. Rest the robotic rack assembly on the bottom of the library so it is centered in the
opening. Then, tilt the rack up so it is aligned with the top of the opening.
2. Make sure the gripper head is turned so that the gripper jaws are facing the rear of
the library, then carefully slide the robotic rack assembly all the way into the
library.
3. Replace the five flush screws that hold the robotic rack assembly in the chassis
(Figure 16).
Figure16 Locationofthefivescrewsinthe
chassis.

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4. Plug in the 25-wire black connector at the bottom front of the robotic rack assembly
(Figure 17).
HowtoProceed
If the library is to be rack mounted, now is the best time to do so. Locate your rack
mount guide, and begin the rack mount installation. Once it is rack mounted, go to
Install Components on page 18, to complete the unpacking and installation procedure.
Warning: The Spectra 12K library is heavy, about 267 lbs (121 kg). Use at
least three people when moving the library.
If the library is not going to be rack mounted, go to Install Components on page 18, to
complete the unpacking and installation procedure.
Figure17 Plugintheconnectoratthebottom
frontofthelibrary.

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InstallComponents
Every component shipped with the library will need to be installed. You may not have
all of the components listed in the following pages. Each library is unique depending
on the specific configuration ordered. You will need to install all of the components
that have shipped with the library before it is powered on.
Note: If you have questions about any of the installation procedures, you
can access more detailed documentation on each component on
the Spectra Logic Web site at: www.spectralogic.com.
QuadInterfaceProcessors(QIPs)
AbouttheQIPs
S-QIP The SCSI QIP (S-QIP) provides a SCSI interface between the host and the tape
drives. It has two differential SCSI buses. Each bus controls up to two tape drives. The
bottom port (Port A) connectors control the bottom two drives on the QIP. The top
port (Port B) connectors control the top two drives on the QIP.
L-QIP The multi-mode low voltage differential or single-ended SCSI QIP (L-QIP) also
provides a SCSI interface between the host and the tape drives. It has two LVD/SE SCSI
buses; in other respects, it acts like the S-QIP.
F-QIP The Fibre Channel QIP (F-QIP) provides a Fibre-Channel-to-SCSI interface
between the host and the tape drives. It uses two Fibre Channel ports—either optical
or copper, depending on the interface adapter. Each port controls up to four tape
drives.
G2E-QIP The Gigabit Ethernet QIP (G2 E-QIP) provides a Gigabit Ethernet interface
between the host and the tape drives. It uses a dual Gigabit Ethernet 1000Base-LC
connection. Through Spectra Logic’s TAOS™architecture, the G2 E-QIP is responsible
for protocol translations necessary to operate in IP-based storage environments (ITP,
iSCSI, NDMP, etc.).

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InstallQIPs
Note: If you have more than one QIP, where you choose to locate each
QIP will depend on how you choose to partition the library. The
bottom QIP supports the bottom four drive slots, the top QIP
supports the top four drives. See the Spectra 12K Library User
Guide for details.
1. Remove the QIP from the packaging and protective bag.
2. Remove the foam pin protector on the connector that slides into the library.
3. Insert the QIP in the uncovered QIP slot and push it firmly in until seated.
4. Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, connect the QIP to the library with the two captive
screws attached to the QIP.
5. If there is more than one QIP to be installed, the QIP cover will need to be
removed first, then follow the steps above to install the second QIP.

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InstallDrives
Note: How you choose to partition the library will determine the location
of the drives. The bottom QIP supports the bottom four drive slots,
the top QIP supports the top four drives. See the Spectra 12K
Library User Guide, for details.
1. Drives are numbered starting with Drive 1 in the bottom slot, load the drives from
the bottom slot up, or according to the required configuration (Figure 18).
2. Hold the drive sled by the handle and remove the drive from its anti-static wrap.
3. Then slide the drive sled into the drive slot while firmly pressing it to the right.
4. Close the library door and use the library key to lock the front door of the library.
5. Move the library to its permanent location (if necessary) and proceed to Power On
on page 21.
Warning: The Spectra 12K library is heavy, about 267 lbs (121 kg). Use at
least three people when moving the library.
Figure18 ThedriveslotswithdriveslocatedinSlots1-4.
Drives
Drive
slots