Overland Storage ARCvault Series Add-On Instructions
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ARCvault
SAS Tape Drive
Add-On Instructions
This document describes how to add a SAS half-height
tape drive to an ARCvault loader or library.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or
damage to equipment, always remove the power cord.
CAUTION:
Adding a SAS tape drive:
• Results in a library reconfiguration
• Disables any existing partitions in an ARCvault 48
• Requires the firmware to be at 5.06 or higher.
NOTE: The existing SAS drive cover on an ARCvault 48
supports up to four (4) drives (see
1. At the Operator Control Panel (OCP), press Power >
Power Off Library > OK (at power down message).
2. After the unit has shut down, remove the power cord.
3. Determine the type of drive installation being done:
• To add a second tape drive to a drive bay, use the
"Add a Second Drive to a Drive Bay"
This section covers adding a second half-height drive to an
ARCvault loader or library.
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Figure 1. Drive Cover Assembly Locations and Cabling (ARCvault 2U and 4U)
Part Number 10400182-101 07/2008
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Series
Overview & Notes
Figure
8).
Preparing a Library for Installation
section.
Add a Second Drive to a Drive Bay
Power Cord
SAS Cable
©2008 Overland Storage, Inc.
Unpacking
Carefully unpack and verify that you have all the parts:
• SAS tape drive with four M4x6 screws
• Internal SATA to SFF-8482 cable assembly
• ARCvault 48 lower drive bay kit
(Consists of the Secondary SAS drive cover, serial
Y-cable, air baffle, drive guides, and screws)
• These add-on instructions
Electrostatic Discharge Information
A discharge of static electricity can damage micro-circuitry
or static-sensitive devices. To help prevent Electrostatic
Discharge (ESD), observe standard ESD precautions.
• To install a tape drive in an empty ARCvault 48
lower drive bay, use the
Drive Bay"
section.
4. Go to the appropriate section to continue.
Remove the Drive Assembly
1. At the rear, remove the SAS cable from the drive cover
(Figure
1).
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"Add a Drive to the Lower
Power
SAS Cable
Cord
Baffle
Screws
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- Page 1 1. At the rear, remove the SAS cable from the drive cover (Figure Power SAS Cable Power Cord Thumbscrews Cord Thumbscrews SAS Cable Baffle Screws Figure 1. Drive Cover Assembly Locations and Cabling (ARCvault 2U and 4U) Part Number 10400182-101 07/2008 Page 1 of 4 ©2008 Overland Storage, Inc.
- Page 2 5. Holding the drive cover below the drive bay opening, plug in the fan connector. 6. Attach the internal SAS cable assemblies to the appropriate drives. Continue with “Reassembly and Test” on page 4. Part Number 10400182-101 07/2008 Page 2 of 4 ©2008 Overland Storage, Inc.
- Page 3 1. With the drive bay wiring positioned off to the right, Continue with “Reassembly and Test” on page 4. slide the new drive assembly into the empty bay leaving about 1 inch (2.5cm) protruding. Part Number 10400182-101 07/2008 Page 3 of 4 ©2008 Overland Storage, Inc.
- Page 4 You can get additional technical support on the Internet at http://support.overlandstorage.com, or call 1-877-654-3429 (toll-free U.S. & Canada), +44 (0) 118-9898050 (Europe), or +1 (858) 571-5555 Option 5 (International). Part Number 10400182-101 07/2008 Page 4 of 4 ©2008 Overland Storage, Inc.
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