Spectra T50e User manual

Service Procedure Quick Reference
LCM Replacement
T50e
August 2017 V2
Page 1 of 3
Not a substitute for official published procedural guide
Detailed instructions/videos located at support.spectralogic.com
Tools & Supplies
Replacement T50e LCM module
#2 Phillips screwdriver
USB flash drive (FAT32)
oWith saved library configuration and/or MLM/DLM database –if available
oFor collecting Auto-support Log File (ASL)
Estimated Time
20 minutes
ESD Protection
Required
Library Power
Off
Data I/O Operations:
Discontinue
Verify with customer that data I/O to all drives has halted
Robotic Movement
Discontinue
Verify robotic movement has halted
Verify with customer that move requests from host have been halted
Admin./Superuser
BlueScale Login
Required
Considerations
It is recommended that all tapes are removed from drives by customer before
procedure to avoid potential stuck tapes after power-up
Verify customer has a current backup*of the following (if applicable):
oLibrary configuration
oMLM and DLM databases
oEncryption keys
*Due to high probability for corruption, it is not recommended to attempt backup of
library configuration, MLM/DLM database or encryption keys if LCM is malfunctioning
Refer to “Spectra T50e Library Control Module Replacement Instructions”
service guide for information that should be documented/backed-up by
customer prior to service

Service Procedure Quick Reference
LCM Replacement
T50e
August 2017 V2
Page 2 of 3
Not a substitute for official published procedural guide
Detailed instructions/videos located at support.spectralogic.com
Procedure Overview
1. Power off library
2. Disconnect network cabling to LCM and remove any USB devices (if present)
3. Loosen screws and remove LCM from chassis
4. Slide new LCM into empty slot, making sure it is seated properly
5. Tighten screws to secure LCM
6. Reconnect network cabling
7. Power on library
8. Check system messages screen for firmware mismatch error message
If firmware mismatch reported, contact Spectra Technical Support
Library will not function properly until firmware mismatch is resolved
9. Select Controller (LCM) when prompted by the user interface
10. If necessary, restore previously saved library configuration and MLM/DLM database
from USB flash drive
Insert USB flash drive into any LCM USB slot
In BlueScale, login as a superuser or administrator, navigate to and run the
following utilities:
Maintenance > Utilities > Show Advanced > Next > Restore Library
Configuration from USB > select configuration file to restore from drop-down
list > Run
Maintenance > Utilities > Show Advanced > Next > Restore MLM Database from
USB > Select > Next > select database file to restore from drop-down list > Run
Remove USB flash drive
11. If previously saved library configuration is not available, customer must manually
reconfigure library (reference T50e User Manual)
12. Create an Auto-support Log File (ASL) and forward to Spectra Technical Support
Obtain permission from customer prior to performing this step
ASL’s do not contain sensitive customer information such as passwords,
encryption keys etc.
Reference knowledge base article KBA-02265 (Spectra Support Portal)

Service Procedure Quick Reference
LCM Replacement
T50e
August 2017 V2
Page 3 of 3
Not a substitute for official published procedural guide
Detailed instructions/videos located at support.spectralogic.com
13. Host backup processes can resume normal operation
14. Package the old LCM and return it to Spectra Logic