Overland Storage NEO Series Remove & Replace / Add-On Instructions

NEO SERIES
LTO Drive Assembly
Remove & Replace / Add-On
IMPORTANT: Overland Storage requires that all NEO
8000 drives be installed or replaced by an Overland
Storage authorized service provider and recommends the
same for NEO 2000/4000 libraries. Improper installation may
result in damage which voids existing warranties.
This document describes how to add a new tape drive or
remove and replace an existing tape drive from an
Overland Storage NEO SERIES library. When adding a
new drive, configuring the cabling is also addressed.
Tape drives are mounted inside individual drive
assemblies that are located at the rear of the library.
These assemblies feature LiveSwap™ technology which
permits a drive to be removed and replaced while the other
drives and library robotics remain active.
WARNING: The GUI touch screen does not completely
shut off library system power. To reduce the risk of
electric shock or damage to equipment, disconnect
power by unplugging the power cords.
Before installing a new drive, you must remove either the
cover plate where the new drive goes or the old drive that
is being replaced.

Removing a Drive Cover Plate

IMPORTANT: New drives must be installed in sequence
Figure 1). For example, when adding a third drive,
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insert it into the drive bay three. On the NEO 8000, numbers
are located above the drive bay openings.
1. At the drive opening where you plan to install the new
drive, remove the upper and lower retaining screws of
the blank panel cover plate.
2. Keep the panel cover plate for future use.
3. Proceed to "Installing the Drive Assembly."
Part Number 104253-106 07/2007
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Libraries
Instructions
Overview & Notes
Removing a Cover or Drive Assembly
©2006-7 Overland Storage, Inc.
CAUTION: With a cover plate or tape drive removed,
there is access to moving parts. DO NOT reach into open
cavities.

Unpacking the Drive

Carefully unpack the drive assembly kit and verify that
you have all the parts:
• Drive assembly
• Remove & Replace/Add-On Instructions
Electrostatic Discharge Information
A discharge of static electricity can damage micro-circuitry
or static-sensitive devices. To help prevent electrostatic
damage, observe the following precautions:
• Transport and store items in static-safe containers.
• Use a wrist strap and properly grounded tools.
• Make sure you are always properly grounded when
touching a static-sensitive component or assembly.
• Keep the work area free of non-conductive materials.
NEO 2000
2 1
NEO 4000
2 1
4 3
Figure 1. Drive Sequences by Library Type
NEO 8000
12 11
10 9
8 7
6 5
4 3
2 1
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