Overland Storage ARCvault LTO-4 Replacement Instruction

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ARCvault
LTO-4 SCSI/FC Tape Drive
Add-On or Replace Instructions
This document describes how to do the following options:
• Replace existing drives in a drive bay with an LTO-4
SCSI or FC tape drive in an ARCvault loader or library.
• Add a new LTO-4 SCSI or FC tape drive in an empty
drive bay of an ARCvault 48 Library.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or
damage to equipment, remove the power cord.
CAUTION:
Adding a new tape drive results in a
reconfiguration of the library. In the ARCvault 48, it also
automatically disables any existing partitions.
IMPORTANT: When installing an LTO-4 drive into an
empty ARCvault 48 drive bay, an ARCvault Drive Bay
Upgrade Kit (available separately) is required. If two half-height
drives exist in a drive bay, both must be removed.
Use this procedure to install a new LTO-4 full-height drive in a drive bay currently containing one or two drives. The new
drive replaces the existing drives. To install a drive in an empty drive bay, use the

Remove the Drive Assembly

1. To power down the unit from the Operator Control
Panel (OCP), press Power > Power Off Library >
OK (at the power down message).
Thumbscrews
Terminator
Part Number 10400135-102 07/2007
Series
Overview & Notes

Existing Drive Replacement

Power Cord
SCSI Cable
Figure 1. Drive Cover Assembly Locations and Cabling (2U and 4U)
©2007 Overland Storage, Inc.
Unpacking
Carefully unpack and verify that you have all these parts:
• LTO-4 full height tape drive (SCSI or FC)
• Four M3x5 screws
• LVD SCSI cable, 2m (6.5 ft.) (SCSI add-on drive only)
• SCSI terminator (SCSI add-on drive only)
• These remove & replace instructions

Electrostatic Discharge Information

A discharge of static electricity can damage micro-circuitry
or static-sensitive devices. To help prevent Electrostatic
Discharge (ESD) damage, observe these and other
standard ESD precautions:
• Transport and store items in static-safe containers.
• Make sure you are always properly grounded.
• Avoid touching pins, leads, or circuitry.
2. After the unit has shut down, remove the power cord.
3. At the rear, remove either the SCSI cables and
terminator or FC cables from the appropriate drive
cover
(Figure
1).
Thumbscrews
Power Cord
FC Cable
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3.

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  • Page 1: Electrostatic Discharge Information

    OK (at the power down message). Power Cord Thumbscrews Power Cord Thumbscrews Terminator SCSI Cable FC Cable Figure 1. Drive Cover Assembly Locations and Cabling (2U and 4U) Part Number 10400135-102 07/2007 Page 1 of 4 ©2007 Overland Storage, Inc.
  • Page 2 3. Attach the drive guides to the sides of the new drive (Figure 4) with four new M3x5mm screws. Be sure the thicker guide is on the left side (when looking at the front of the drive). Part Number 10400135-102 07/2007 Page 2 of 4 ©2007 Overland Storage, Inc.
  • Page 3 Serial Cable Power Cable White (not used) Figure 8. Attaching the Serial Y-Cable 4. Attach the power cable to the drive. Continue with “Final Assembly and Test” on page Part Number 10400135-102 07/2007 Page 3 of 4 ©2007 Overland Storage, Inc.
  • Page 4 All information contained in or disclosed by this document is considered proprietary by Overland Storage.

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