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HP A5585A - SureStore DLT E Tape Library 4/40 Upgrade Kit

Tape library twenty slot to forty slot upgrade kit - modular scalability guide
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Tape Library Twenty Slot to
Forty Slot Upgrade Kit
Modular Scalability Guide for Library Models
2/20, 4/40, 6/60, and 6/140
Edition 2
Part Number: C7242-90011
June 2000
Printed in Greeley, CO USA

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  • Page 1 Tape Library Twenty Slot to Forty Slot Upgrade Kit Modular Scalability Guide for Library Models 2/20, 4/40, 6/60, and 6/140 Edition 2 Part Number: C7242-90011 June 2000 Printed in Greeley, CO USA...
  • Page 2 Notice This document contains information that is protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated into another language. The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Printing History New editions of this manual incorporate all material updated since the previous edition.
  • Page 3 Typographical Conventions and Terms WARNING Warnings call attention to a procedure or practice that could result in personal injury if not correctly performed. Do not proceed until you fully understand and meet the required conditions. Cautions call attention to an operating procedure or practice that could CAUTION damage the product if not correctly performed.
  • Page 4 In This Manual Chapter 1 Preparing a 20 or 40-Slot Library for the Upgrade: Describes how to remove parts from the existing library to accommodate the upgrade module. Chapter 2 Upgrading a 20-Slot Library to 40 or 60 Slots: Describes how to upgrade libraries with the capacity for two drives and twenty slots to a library with the capacity for four drives and forty slots or six drives and sixty slots.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1. Preparing a 2/20 and 4/40 Library for the Upgrade Installation Overview......1-2 Removing the Cosmetic Enclosure and Cover .
  • Page 6 4. Upgrading Library Model 6/140 Chapter Overview ......4-2 Preparing the Existing Library for Upgrade ..4-3 Removing the Side Panels .
  • Page 7 Preparing a 2/20 and 4/40 Library for the Upgrade Chapter 1...

  • Page 8: Preparing A 2/20 And 4/40 Library For The Upgrade

    Preparing a 2/20 and 4/40 Library for the Upgrade Installation Overview Installation Overview IMPORTANT These procedures are only applicable for Library Models 2/20 and 4/40. See Chapter 4 for information on upgrading a 6/140 library. For this upgrade, you are adding additional library modules to increase the library’s capacity by twenty slots and two drives per upgrade module.

  • Page 9: Removing The Cosmetic Enclosure And Cover

    Preparing a 2/20 and 4/40 Library for the Upgrade Removing the Cosmetic Enclosure and Cover Removing the Cosmetic Enclosure and Cover This chapter describes the disassembly procedures needed to prepare the existing 2/20 and 4/40 library for this upgrade. If your library is rackmounted and you are upgrading a twenty-slot library to forty slots, you will need 6 EIA of clearance (10.5 inches) above the existing library to accommodate the upgrade module.
  • Page 10 Preparing a 2/20 and 4/40 Library for the Upgrade Removing the Cosmetic Enclosure and Cover Remove the cosmetic enclosure, cover, and label by following these steps: 1. Power off and unplug the library. 2. For a standalone library, remove the cosmetic enclosure. Refer to Figure 1-1 for the screw locations.
  • Page 11 Preparing a 2/20 and 4/40 Library for the Upgrade Removing the Cosmetic Enclosure and Cover Remove the top cover from the existing library. Save these screws to reinstall the vertical lift top cover after the upgrade. Refer to Figure 1-2 for the screw locations. •...

  • Page 12: Removing The Cosmetic Doors

    Preparing a 2/20 and 4/40 Library for the Upgrade Removing the Cosmetic Doors Removing the Cosmetic Doors NOTE Depending on your library model and configuration, the cosmetic doors might look different from the illustrations. 1. Pull the front door outward. Use the key, if necessary, to unlock the door.
  • Page 13 Preparing a 2/20 and 4/40 Library for the Upgrade Removing the Cosmetic Doors Figure 1-3 Removing the Cosmetic Doors Release tab Sheet-metal tab Cosmetic door connecting hooks Chapter 1...

  • Page 14: Removing The Front Panel Display

    Preparing a 2/20 and 4/40 Library for the Upgrade Removing the Front Panel Display Removing the Front Panel Display CAUTION This library contains very sensitive electrical components. Follow the proper procedures for preventing electrostatic discharge (ESD). Use wrist-grounding straps and anti-static mats when removing and replacing cards and assemblies.
  • Page 15 Preparing a 2/20 and 4/40 Library for the Upgrade Removing the Front Panel Display 3. Remove the two screws that connect the display to the chassis (Figure 1-5). Save these screws to later reconnect the display. Figure 1-5 Removing the Front Panel Display and RFI Shield 4.

  • Page 16: Preparing The Upgrade Module Chassis

    Preparing a 2/20 and 4/40 Library for the Upgrade Preparing the Upgrade Module Chassis Preparing the Upgrade Module Chassis In addition to preparing the existing library for the upgrade, you will also need to modify the upgrade module chassis to optimize the upgrade procedure.
  • Page 17 Upgrading a 20-Slot Library to 40 or 60 Slots Chapter 2...

  • Page 18: Upgrading A 20-Slot Library To 40 Or 60 Slots

    Upgrading a 20-Slot Library to 40 or 60 Slots Identifying Upgrade Kit Components Identifying Upgrade Kit Components See Chapter 3 for more information on Model 4/40 and Chapter 4 for more information on Model 6/140. If you are upgrading a 20-slot library to a 60-slot library, you will use the NOTE following upgrade kit, as well as the upgrade kit described on Table 3-1 on page 3-2.
  • Page 19 Upgrading a 20-Slot Library to 40 or 60 Slots Identifying Upgrade Kit Components Table 2-1 Upgrade Kit Contents (Depending on Configuration) Callout Description of Part Number Hardware bag that contains the following (extra parts provided): • Clip nuts • 10-24 x 0.50 Screws •...
  • Page 20 Upgrading a 20-Slot Library to 40 or 60 Slots Identifying Upgrade Kit Components During the upgrade, you will not reuse the following parts: Parts to Discard Top cover for 20-slot libraries (Figure 1-2 on page 1-5) Guide blocks on top of the transport assembly (Figure 2-3 on page 2-6) Existing cosmetic enclosure for standalone libraries (Figure 1-1 on page 1-4)

  • Page 21: Upgrading 20-Slot Libraries To 40 Slots

    Upgrading a 20-Slot Library to 40 or 60 Slots Upgrading 20-Slot Libraries to 40 Slots Upgrading 20-Slot Libraries to 40 Slots This procedures assumes you are upgrading the library while it is in a NOTE rack. If you are upgrading a standalone library, follow the same procedure, disregarding the rackmount steps.
  • Page 22 Upgrading a 20-Slot Library to 40 or 60 Slots Upgrading 20-Slot Libraries to 40 Slots 4. Install the vertical lift assembly to the transport assembly by following the steps below (see Figure 2-3): a. Remove the guide blocks from the top of the transport assembly. Three screws secure each guide block to the top of the transport assembly.
  • Page 23 Upgrading a 20-Slot Library to 40 or 60 Slots Upgrading 20-Slot Libraries to 40 Slots 5. If your rack does not have threaded screw holes, select the 4/40 or 6/60 clip nut template, which matches the height of the upgraded library, and follow the steps below: a.
  • Page 24 Upgrading a 20-Slot Library to 40 or 60 Slots Upgrading 20-Slot Libraries to 40 Slots 8. Place the plastic slider tools on top and at the front of the existing library (see Figure 2-4). Figure 2-4 Installing the Plastic Slider Tools Chapter 2...
  • Page 25 Upgrading a 20-Slot Library to 40 or 60 Slots Upgrading 20-Slot Libraries to 40 Slots 9. Remove the stop bracket from the back of the library module. You will not reuse this stop bracket. To avoid personal injury or damage to the library, do not pull the WARNING library out of the rack once the stop bracket and top mounting rails are removed.
  • Page 26 Upgrading a 20-Slot Library to 40 or 60 Slots Upgrading 20-Slot Libraries to 40 Slots 13. Re-install the top mounting rails by following the steps below: a. Ensure the rails are fully extended to the outside of the rack column and install them on top of the library. Ensure you are using the correct top mounting rail holes (see Figure 2-6).

  • Page 27: Connecting The Library Modules

    Upgrading a 20-Slot Library to 40 or 60 Slots Connecting the Library Modules Connecting the Library Modules 1. Secure the two units together by installing one 10-24 x 0.50 screw from the upgrade kit behind each cosmetic door (Figure 2-7). You will need to remove the magazines and use a short T-25 driver to access these screw holes.
  • Page 28 Upgrading a 20-Slot Library to 40 or 60 Slots Connecting the Library Modules 4. Install the vertical lift/transport assembly into the chassis by following the steps below: a. Connect the umbilical cable to the lowest library chassis, ensuring the cable is not pinched. You might need to partially remove the drives on the lowest library module to access the umbilical cable connector (Figure 2-2 on page 2-5).
  • Page 29 Upgrading a 20-Slot Library to 40 or 60 Slots Connecting the Library Modules 5. Install the top (vertical lift) cover on the library using two 10-24 x 0.50 screws on one side of the library and the connecting tabs on the other side (Figure 2-9).
  • Page 30 Upgrading a 20-Slot Library to 40 or 60 Slots Connecting the Library Modules 6. Install the stop latch bracket on top of the library by following these steps (see Figure 2-10): a. Remove, if necessary, the left screw from the top cover. b.
  • Page 31 Upgrading a 20-Slot Library to 40 or 60 Slots Connecting the Library Modules 7. For rackmounted libraries with a bezel depth of 55 mm, install the trim brackets on the side of the library (Figure 2-11). Figure 2-11 Installing the Trim Brackets 8.
  • Page 32 Upgrading a 20-Slot Library to 40 or 60 Slots Connecting the Library Modules CAUTION Align and install the interconnect cable as show in Figure 2-12. The pins can become damaged if the cable is incorrectly installed. Figure 2-12 Installing the Interconnect Cable 12.
  • Page 33 Upgrading a 20-Slot Library to 40 or 60 Slots Connecting the Library Modules 13. Select the upgrade notice label that is in the appropriate language for the customer, and install it to the right of the pull-out tabs on the back of the library (Figure 2-13).

  • Page 34: Moving The Front Panel Components And Display

    Upgrading a 20-Slot Library to 40 or 60 Slots Moving the Front Panel Components and Display Moving the Front Panel Components and Display You need to move the front panel display to the top library module to maintain consistency with the factory configuration. To move the display to the top module, you will need to exchange the display components from the existing library with the upgrade module.
  • Page 35 Upgrading a 20-Slot Library to 40 or 60 Slots Moving the Front Panel Components and Display 3. Move the display to the top library module, and connect the cable to the front panel connector. The display attaches to two tabs on the side of the display opening.

  • Page 36: Replacing The Cosmetic Doors

    Upgrading a 20-Slot Library to 40 or 60 Slots Moving the Front Panel Components and Display Replacing the Cosmetic Doors 1. Insert the cosmetic door’s connecting hooks through the holes in the front of the door. 2. Holding the cosmetic door in place, align the holes in the sheet-metal with the holes in the door (see Figure 1-3 on page 1-7).

  • Page 37: Verifying The Connection

    Upgrading a 20-Slot Library to 40 or 60 Slots Verifying the Connection Verifying the Connection After connecting the hardware, you will need to verify the library connection by completing the following: • Powering on the library • Running diagnostic tests •...

  • Page 38: Configuring The Library

    Upgrading a 20-Slot Library to 40 or 60 Slots Verifying the Connection To run these tests: 1. From select to display additional administrative Administration, [More] options. Select the menu. Run Test 2. From , use the key to view available tests. Run Test 3.
  • Page 39 Upgrading a 40-Slot Library to 60 Slots Chapter 3...

  • Page 40: Upgrading A 40-Slot Library To 60 Slots

    Upgrading a 40-Slot Library to 60 Slots Identifying Upgrade Kit Components Identifying Upgrade Kit Components See Chapter 2 for more information on Model 2/20 and Chapter 4 for more information on Model 6/140. Table 3-1 Upgrade Kit Contents Callout Description of Part Number Forehead Chin plate...
  • Page 41 Upgrading a 40-Slot Library to 60 Slots Identifying Upgrade Kit Components Figure 3-1 Exploded View of Upgrade Components Chapter 3...
  • Page 42 Upgrading a 40-Slot Library to 60 Slots Identifying Upgrade Kit Components During the upgrade, you will not reuse the following parts: Parts to Discard Existing cosmetic enclosure for standalone libraries (Figure 2-9 on page 2-13) Plastic slider tools from the upgrade kit (Figure 3-2 on page 3-6) Existing trim brackets for libraries rackmounted with 55-mm bezel depth (Figure 3-6 on page 3-10)

  • Page 43: Upgrading 40-Slot Libraries To 60 Slots

    Upgrading a 40-Slot Library to 60 Slots Upgrading 40-Slot Libraries to 60 Slots Upgrading 40-Slot Libraries to 60 Slots This procedures assumes you are upgrading the library while it is in a NOTE rack. If you are upgrading a standalone library, follow the same procedure, disregarding the rackmount steps.
  • Page 44 Upgrading a 40-Slot Library to 60 Slots Upgrading 40-Slot Libraries to 60 Slots 5. Remove the top mounting rails (one on each rack column). Remove the screws that attach the rails to the column, and lift each rail up and out of the rack. Save these screws to reinstall the mounting rails. WARNING To avoid personal injury or damage to the library, do not pull the library out of the rack once the top mounting rails are removed.
  • Page 45 Upgrading a 40-Slot Library to 60 Slots Upgrading 40-Slot Libraries to 60 Slots 10. Re-install the top mounting rails by following the steps below: a. Ensure the rails are fully extended to the outside of the rack column, and install them on top of the library. Ensure you are using the correct top mounting rail holes (see Figure 3-3).

  • Page 46: Connecting The Library Modules

    Upgrading a 40-Slot Library to 60 Slots Connecting the Library Modules Connecting the Library Modules 1. Secure the two units together by installing one 10-24 x 0.50 screw behind each of the top front doors (Figure 3-4). You will need to remove the magazines and use a short T-25 driver to access these screw holes.
  • Page 47 Upgrading a 40-Slot Library to 60 Slots Connecting the Library Modules 4. Replace the top (vertical lift) cover on the library using two 10-24 x 0.50 screws on one side of the library and the connecting tabs on the other side (Figure 3-5). You can wait to install the back left screw until you complete step 6.
  • Page 48 Upgrading a 40-Slot Library to 60 Slots Connecting the Library Modules 7. For rackmounted libraries with a bezel depth of 55 mm, install the trim brackets on the side of the library (Figure 3-6). Figure 3-6 Installing the Trim Brackets 8.
  • Page 49 Upgrading a 40-Slot Library to 60 Slots Connecting the Library Modules 11. From the back of the library and using an additional light source, connect the interconnect cable from the motherboard on the upgrade module to the motherboard on the existing library. The connection should go from the top connector of the existing library to the bottom connector of the upgrade module (Figure 3-7).
  • Page 50 Upgrading a 40-Slot Library to 60 Slots Connecting the Library Modules 12. Install or replace the cards and drives into both units. Refer to the pull-out tabs on the back of the library for the card locations. The number on the cards match the number on the back of the library chassis.

  • Page 51: Moving The Front Panel Components And Display

    Upgrading a 40-Slot Library to 60 Slots Moving the Front Panel Components and Display Moving the Front Panel Components and Display You need to move the front panel display to the top library module to maintain consistency with the factory configuration. To move the display to the top module, you will need to exchange the display components from the existing library with the upgrade module.
  • Page 52 Upgrading a 40-Slot Library to 60 Slots Moving the Front Panel Components and Display 3. Move the display to the top library module, and connect the cable to the front panel connector. The display attaches to two tabs on the side of the display opening.

  • Page 53: Replacing The Cosmetic Doors

    Upgrading a 40-Slot Library to 60 Slots Moving the Front Panel Components and Display Replacing the Cosmetic Doors 1. Insert the cosmetic door’s connecting hooks through the holes in the front of the door. 2. Holding the cosmetic door in place, align the holes in the sheet-metal with the holes in the door (see Figure 1-3 on page 1-7).

  • Page 54: Verifying The Connection

    Upgrading a 40-Slot Library to 60 Slots Verifying the Connection Verifying the Connection After connecting the hardware, you will need to verify the library connection by completing the following: • Powering on the library • Running diagnostic tests • Configuring the library •...

  • Page 55: Configuring The Library

    Upgrading a 40-Slot Library to 60 Slots Verifying the Connection To run these tests: 1. From select to display additional administrative Administration, [More] options. Select the menu. Run Test 2. From , use the key to view available tests. Run Test 3.
  • Page 56 Upgrading a 40-Slot Library to 60 Slots Verifying the Connection 3-18 Chapter 3...

  • Page 57: Upgrading Library Model 6/140

    Upgrading Library Model 6/140 Chapter 4...

  • Page 58: Chapter Overview

    Upgrading Library Model 6/140 Chapter Overview Chapter Overview This chapter describes how to upgrade a 6/140 library by adding a twenty-slot module on top of the existing library. Model 6/140 has the capacity for up to six drives and 140 slots. Here is an overview of the upgrade procedure, which is described in more detail on the following pages.

  • Page 59: Preparing The Existing Library For Upgrade

    Upgrading Library Model 6/140 Preparing the Existing Library for Upgrade Preparing the Existing Library for Upgrade To upgrade the library, you must: • Power off the library • Remove the side panels (cabinet and library) • Remove the forehead • Remove the top cover •...
  • Page 60 Upgrading Library Model 6/140 Preparing the Existing Library for Upgrade Figure 4-2 Removing the Cabinet Side Panels Chapter 4...
  • Page 61 Upgrading Library Model 6/140 Preparing the Existing Library for Upgrade 5. Using ESD precautions (anti-static mats and wrist straps), remove the two T-10 screws that secure the side panel that is closest to the back of the library. Slide the panel to the left and then pull it out from the library.

  • Page 62: Removing The Forehead, Top Cover, And Silver

    Upgrading Library Model 6/140 Preparing the Existing Library for Upgrade Removing the Forehead, Top Cover, and Silver Labels 1. Remove the four T-25 screws that secure the forehead to the top of the library (see Figure 4-4). 2. Remove the top cover by removing the two T-25 screws that secure the cover to the top of the library (see Figure 4-4).

  • Page 63: Labels

    Upgrading Library Model 6/140 Preparing the Upgrade Module for Installation Preparing the Upgrade Module for Installation Check the Upgrade Kit Contents Callout Description of Part Number Plastic slider tools Left front panel door Right front panel door Trim brackets Label kit that includes the upgrade labels and cartridge identification labels Interconnect cable Library chassis that includes a slave controller card, power supply,...
  • Page 64 Upgrading Library Model 6/140 Preparing the Upgrade Module for Installation Figure 4-5 Exploded View of Upgrade Kit Components Chapter 4...

  • Page 65: Preparing The Upgrade Module

    Upgrading Library Model 6/140 Preparing the Upgrade Module for Installation Preparing the Upgrade Module 1. Using two 10-24 x 0.50 screws, move the top cover from the existing library to the upgrade module (Figure 4-6). 2. Install the forehead on top of the upgrade module. 3.

  • Page 66: Upgrading The 6/100 And 6/120 Model Libraries

    Upgrading Library Model 6/140 Upgrading the 6/100 and 6/120 Model Libraries Upgrading the 6/100 and 6/120 Model Libraries 1. Place the plastic slider tools on top of the existing library (Figure 4-7). Figure 4-7 Installing the Plastic Slider Tools 2. Using two people or an appropriately rated mechanical lift, align the bottom of the upgrade module with the top of the existing library.

  • Page 67: Securing The Upgrade Module To The Cabinet

    Upgrading Library Model 6/140 Securing the Upgrade Module to the Cabinet Securing the Upgrade Module to the Cabinet 1. Secure the upgrade module to the library and cabinet by following these steps (see Figure 4-8 on page 4-12): a. Loosen the four 10-32 screws (front and back) that secure the mounting rail with the upgrade module to the library cabinet.
  • Page 68 Upgrading Library Model 6/140 Securing the Upgrade Module to the Cabinet Figure 4-8 Securing the Upgrade Module 4-12 Chapter 4...
  • Page 69 Upgrading Library Model 6/140 Securing the Upgrade Module to the Cabinet 2. Install the interconnect cable from the motherboard on the upgrade module to the motherboard on the existing library. The connection should go from the top connector of the existing library to the bottom connector of the upgrade module (Figure 4-9).
  • Page 70 Upgrading Library Model 6/140 Securing the Upgrade Module to the Cabinet 3. Move the RFI cable to the top of the upgraded library to minimize RFI interference (see Figure 4-10). The RFI cable is connected on the back of the library and between the far left slot and the clip nut on the library cabinet.

  • Page 71: Reassembling The Upgraded Library

    Upgrading Library Model 6/140 Reassembling the Upgraded Library Reassembling the Upgraded Library 1. Insert the front panel cosmetic doors by following these steps: a. Remove the magazines at the front of the library. b. Insert the cosmetic door’s connecting hooks through the holes in the front of the door.
  • Page 72 Upgrading Library Model 6/140 Reassembling the Upgraded Library 2. Install the filler panel(s) by easing it straight above the top of the library. The filler panel is spring loaded. 3. Replace the library and cabinet side panels by following these steps: a.
  • Page 73 Upgrading Library Model 6/140 Reassembling the Upgraded Library 6. Install the cartridge identification labels by following these steps (Figure 4-13): a. Open the front panel doors on the upgrade module. b. Select the cartridge identification label for your upgraded library. —...

  • Page 74: Verifying The Connection

    Upgrading Library Model 6/140 Verifying the Connection Verifying the Connection After connecting the hardware, you will need to verify the library connection by completing the following: • Powering on the library • Running diagnostic tests • Configuring the library • Reconfiguring the backup software Powering on the Library 1.

  • Page 75: Configuring The Library

    Upgrading Library Model 6/140 Verifying the Connection To run these tests: 1. From select to display additional administrative Administration, [More] options. Select the menu. Run Test 2. From , use the key to view available tests. Run Test 3. Select to select the test.

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