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Overland Tandberg NEOxl 40 Instructions Manual

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Spare Spooling Mechanism Instructions
This document describes how to remove and replace an existing
Spooling Mechanism in a NEOxl 40 (3U) tape library Base
Module from Overland Storage.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to
equipment, always remove any power cords while working with
the library.
WARNUNG:
Um das Risiko eines elektrischen Schlags oder
Schäden am Gerät zu vermeiden, ziehen Sie stets den
Netzstecker, bevor Sie an der Einheit arbeiten.
AVERTISSEMENT:
Pour réduire le risque de choc électrique
ou endommagement de l'équipement, retirez toujours les
cordons électriques en travaillant avec l'appareil.
CAUTION:
While working with the library, observe standard
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) precautions to prevent damage
to micro-circuitry or static-sensitive devices.

Overview of Procedure

To replace an existing Spooling Mechanism:
a. Remove tape magazines (with cartridges) and power off
the library.
b. Disconnect the power cords and cables.
c. Remove the tape drives.
d. Remove the module from the rack.
e. Unpack the new Spooling Mechanism.
2. Remove the old Spooling Mechanism:
a. If present, remove the Base Module top cover.
b. Unlock the Robotic Assembly and extract it.
c. Remove the old Spooling Mechanism.
3. Install the new Spooling Mechanism:
a. Install the new Spooling Mechanism to rear wall.
b. Connect spooling cable to Robotic Assembly.
c. Reinsert the Robotic Assembly into the module and
relock it.
d. If present, reinstall the top cover.
a. Insert the module to the rack and align it.
b. Reinstall the tape drives.
c. Reattach the power cords and cables.
d. Reinsert the tape magazines (with cartridges).
a. Power on the library and verify the operation.
b. Return the old Spooling Mechanism.
10400854-001
Special Handling Notice
Each NEOxl 40 Base Module weighs more than 44 lbs
(20 kg) without drives or tapes and more than 77 lbs
(35 kg) with three tape drives and 40 tapes.
Before moving or lifting the Base Module, remove the
tape magazines and drives to reduce the weight.
Tools Needed:
• #2 Phillips screwdriver
• Small flat-head or Torx screwdriver
©2018 Overland Storage, Inc.
NEOxl
40 Tape Library
®
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  • Page 1 ® Spare Spooling Mechanism Instructions This document describes how to remove and replace an existing Spooling Mechanism in a NEOxl 40 (3U) tape library Base Module from Overland Storage. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to equipment, always remove any power cords while working with the library.
  • Page 2 NEO Spare Spooling Mechanism Instructions Prepare the Library Remove Tape Magazines First, make sure all activities are completed and all backup software services are stopped. Remove both of the tape magazines from the Base Module. NOTE: If a magazine needs to be removed when the power to the device is off, you can release the magazine manually.
  • Page 3 NEO Spare Spooling Mechanism Instructions Remove Tape Drives NOTE: Because the library tracks the drive locations and issues events if the drives aren't in the expected locations, label the drives so they can be reinstalled in the same drive bays. 1.
  • Page 4 NEO Spare Spooling Mechanism Instructions Remove Old Spooling Mechanism Remove the Top Cover If the Base Module has a top cover, it must be removed: 1. Insert a small flat-head or Torx screwdriver into the release holes and slide them about 1/4 inch (6mm) sidewards to unlock the spring-loaded locks.
  • Page 5 NEO Spare Spooling Mechanism Instructions Remove Old Spooling Mechanism 1. Detach the spooling cable connector from the Robotic Assembly: a. Use a small flat-head or Torx screwdriver to press down and out the small latch to unlock the spooling cable connector on the rear left.
  • Page 6 NEO Spare Spooling Mechanism Instructions Reinstall the Robotic Assembly 1. Position the Robotic Assembly resting on the right side Spooling of the module. Cable 2. Attach the Spooling Mechanism connector: a. Undock the connector from the Spooling Mechanism top and hold it with the latch end up. b.
  • Page 7 NEO Spare Spooling Mechanism Instructions Aligning and Connecting the Module Aligning the Base Module with the other library Expansion Modules ensures that the Robotic Assembly can move freely between the modules. NOTE: The library will not operate unless all the alignment mechanisms (except the one on the bottom module) are in the locked position.
  • Page 8 NEO Spare Spooling Mechanism Instructions Complete the Procedure Verifying the Installation and Configuration Power ON the library and check the following: • Verify that the library powers ON and initializes correctly, and that the status is Ready. • Check the library configuration settings related to the additional storage slots, mailslots, and tape drives.

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