Spectra Logic Spectra 64K Manual

Entry/Exit Port Slider
Replacement Guide
•Spectra
®12K Library
•Spectra
®64KLibrary

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Entry/Exit Port Slider Replacement Guide: Spectra 12K and Spectra 64K libraries
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Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................ 4
Prepare the Library and Host System ........................................................6
Remove the Robotic Rack Assembly .......................................................... 7
Remove the Spectra E/E Port Slider......................................................... 13
Replace the E/E Port Slider ...................................................................... 18
Replace the Robotic Rack Assembly ........................................................ 20
Prepare the Library for Tests.................................................................... 23
Tests .......................................................................................................... 24
Finish......................................................................................................... 27

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Introduction
About This Manual
This manual describes the procedure for replacing the entry/exit (E/E) port slider in
Spectra 12K and Spectra 64K libraries, and how to test the assembly after it has been
installed.
About the E/E Port Slider
The E/E port slider enables the E/E port to move in and out to load and unload tape
cartridges.
Estimated Time Required
This procedure should take approximately two hours.
Figure 1 The E/E port slider.

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Materials Required
You will need an E/E port slider assembly from Spectra Logic or an authorized reseller:
• E/E port slider assembly, P.N. 90919043 (top) or
• E/E port slider assembly, P.N. 90910044 (bottom)
You will also need the following tools:
• A #1 Phillips screwdriver
• A #2 Phillips screwdriver
• A 3/32-inch hex wrench
• A 2.5-mm hex wrench
• A small flat head screwdriver
• A large flat head screwdriver
• A flashlight
• The library door key
• The key to the rear door of the library (Spectra 64K libraries only)

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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. (It is necessary to unlock and open the rear door of Spectra 64K
libraries.)
3. 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 175 lbs.
• The Spectra 64K library weighs approximately 880 lbs.
4. Remove the drives from the drive bay and set them aside in a safe place.
Note: It is not necessary to remove the media.
5. Use the library door key to unlock the front door of the library. You can now open
the door.

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Remove the Robotic Rack Assembly
1. Lower the transport tray to bottom of the robotic rack by gently raising the counter
weight (Figure 2).
Figure 2 The robotic rack counter weight 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 3.
3. Slide the picker along the transport tray to the front of the library (Figure 4).
Figure 3 The location of the bar code scanner.
Figure 4 The picker is slid to the front of the library.
Location of the
bar code scanner

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4. Look at the bottom of the library where the drives are located. If there is a hinge
connecting the left side of the drive slots to the back of the library (Figure 5),
proceed to Step 5.
If your library does not have a hinge (Figure 6), proceed to Step 6.
5. Using the appropriate screwdriver, loosen the screws just enough to move the gate
out of the way from the robotic rack assembly (Figure 7).
• Some Spectra 12K libraries have three screws in the gate, and some units will
not have any screws in the gate.
• The Spectra 64K library has five screws in the gate.
Figure 5 A library with a hinge. Figure 6 A library without a hinge.
Figure 7 The drive slot gate (Spectra 64K library shown).

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6. Unplug the 25-wire black connector at the bottom front of the robotic rack
assembly (Figure 8).
7. Using the #2 Phillips screwdriver, loosen the screws that hold the robotic rack
assembly to the chassis: first the top three screws, then the bottom two (Figure 9).
Figure 8 The 25-wire black connector (Spectra 12K library
shown).
Figure 9 The robotic rack with the screws circled
(Spectra 12K library shown). On a 64K library, the
screws will be in the same pattern.

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Note: Some Spectra 12K library models have only four screws attaching
the robotic rack to the chassis.
8. From the front of the library, carefully slide the robotic rack assembly outward
about six inches (15.24 cm) (Figure 10).
Figure 10 The robotic rack assembly is moved outward
(Spectra 12K library shown).

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9. From the side of the robotic rack assembly, carefully remove the robotic rack
assembly from the library (Figure 11 and Figure 12).
10. Set the robotic rack assembly aside on a level surface away from traffic and the
library.
Figure 11 The robotic rack assembly being lifted out of the library
(Spectra 12K library shown).
Figure 12 The robotic rack assembly being
lifted out of the library (Spectra 64K library
shown).

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Remove the Spectra E/E Port Slider
Note: The Spectra 64K library has one E/E port motor for each E/E port.
The motor for the top E/E port is located on the top of that E/E
port; the motor for the bottom E/E port is located on the bottom of
that E/E port. Only remove the E/E port motor that is attached to
the slider you are replacing.
1. Make sure the E/E port door is closed.
2. Disconnect the E/E port motor from both the power source and the motor cables
(Figure 13 and Figure 14).
Figure 13 The E/E port motor power source and motor
cables (Spectra 12K library shown).
Figure 14 The E/E port motor power source and motor
cables (Spectra 64K library shown).

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3. Using the appropriate screwdriver, remove the three screws holding the motor in
place (Figure 15 and Figure 16).
Note: Some libraries built before September 2000 may have four screws
attaching the motor to the E/E port. If your motor is installed with
four screws, call Spectra Logic Technical Support at [phone]
or [phone]. Inform the support representative that you are
installing an E/E port motor in a Spectra 12K or Spectra 64K
library, and your E/E port motor has four screws attaching it to the
E/E port. Spectra Logic Technical Support will provide you with
information to complete the motor removal.
4. Pull the motor either straight down or straight up as appropriate, and set the motor
aside.
Figure 15 The three E/E port motor screws (Spectra
12K library shown).
Figure 16 The three E/E port motor screws (Spectra
64K library shown).

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5. Pull the E/E port out and remove the cartridge pack (Figure 17).
6. Remove the four plastic magazines directly behind the E/E port, and remove the
five magazines directly above the E/E port, if you are replacing the top slider, or
directly below the E/E port, if you are replacing the bottom slider.
Note: Remove the magazine closest to the E/E port first. Make a note of
where each magazine location. They will need to go back in the
exact same location from where they were removed.
7. Note the location of the screws holes that indicate where the five screws that hold
the slider in place are located. You will need to remove these five screws in order
to remove the slider (Figure 18).
Figure 17 Pull out E/E port and remove magazine pack.
Figure 18 Location of screws.

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8. Remove the five screws using a 2.5 mm hex screwdriver. You will need to move the
slider back and forth to gain access to all the screws. You may also need to use the
holes within the slider to access some of the screws as shown in Figure 19.
9. Using a flat-head screwdriver, remove the Stop that keeps the E/E port from sliding
all the way out (Figure 20), but do not remove the slider yet.
Caution: Do not pull out the E/E port without holding on to the slider.
The slider is equipped with ball bearings that may fall out if the
slider and E/E port are removed separately.
Figure 19 Use the holes on the slider to access screws.
Figure 20 Remove the Stop.

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10. Carefully remove the E/E port and slider while holding on to both parts as
illustrated in Figure 21.
Figure 21 Carefully remove the E/E port and slider.

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Replace the E/E Port Slider
1. Remove the new E/E port slider from its packaging. Make sure to remove the
plastic clips holding the slider in place (Figure 22).
2. Place the slider in carefully and replace the Stop.
Caution: Do not move the E/E port without holding on to the slider. The
slider is equipped with ball bearings that may fall out if the
slider and E/E port are removed separately.
3. Replace the five screws that hold the slider in place using the same method you
used to remove the original slider. Refer to Figure 18 for location of the five screws.
4. Replace the nine magazines you removed. Make sure that they are replaced in the
reverse order in which they were removed.
Figure 22 Remove slider from packaging and make sure to
remove the plastic clips (identified in picture).

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5. Replace the E/E port motor.
6. Connect the new E/E port motor power source and motor cables (Figure 25 and
Figure 26).
7. Gently move the E/E port door back and forth to ensure a smooth motion. If the
motion is not smooth, return to Step 1 and repeat the procedure.
Figure 23 The E/E port motor screws and the EC number
circled (Spectra 12K library shown).
Figure 24 The E/E port motor screws (Spectra 64K
library shown).
Figure 25 The E/E port motor power source and motor
cables (Spectra 12K library shown).
Figure 26 The E/E port motor power source and motor
cables (Spectra 64K library shown).

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Replace the Robotic Rack Assembly
1. Carefully place the robotic rack assembly into the library (Figure 27 and Figure 28).
Figure 27 The robotic rack assembly being placed in the library (Spectra
12K library shown).
Figure 28 The robotic rack assembly being
placed in the library (Spectra 64K library shown).