Bering OptiPac-3 8631AF Upgrade Instructions

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Bering Technology, Inc.
1608 West Campbell Ave. #328
Campbell CA 95008
(408) 364-6500 FAX: (408) 364-6501
Email: help@bering.com

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Overview

This document includes instructions for changing an OptiPac-3 8631AF to a
RDPac 8032AF.
The procedure requires new firmware upgrade, removal and replacement of the
cover, drive plate, and one optical drive.
The following parts should be included in the upgrade kit. If any part is missing
or damaged, contact Bering Customer Service at the above address.
1 8631AF-8032AF Upgrade Instructions (this document)
1 Removable hard drive (RHD)
1 RHD adapter
1 Firmware cartridge
1 8032AF users manual
1 Upgrade label
1 Set of keys
1 Hardware kit
Only qualified technical personnel should perform this procedure
Required Tools:
#2 Phillips screwdriver
1/4" Hex nut driver
Static free workbench
The procedure performs the following general steps to upgrade the system.
Install new firmware using the Firmware cartridge
Remove cover
Remove drive plate
Remove right optical drive
Install new RHD to the right side of drive plate
Install new RHD adapter
Install drive plate
Plug SCSI cable and DC harness into drives
Install cover
8631AF-8032AF Upgrade Instructions
15-18032-81 Revision A
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  • Page 1 8631AF-8032AF Upgrade Instructions 15-18032-81 Revision A This document includes instructions for changing an OptiPac-3 8631AF to a Bering Technology, Inc. RDPac 8032AF. 1608 West Campbell Ave. #328 Campbell CA 95008 The procedure requires new firmware upgrade, removal and replacement of the (408) 364-6500 FAX: (408) 364-6501 cover, drive plate, and one optical drive.
  • Page 2 Upgrade Procedure This upgrade assumes your OptiPac-3 8631AF is fully operational. If you need assistance or have questions about this upgrade, contact Bering Customer service by one of the following methods. Phone: (408) 364-6500 Fax: (408) 364-6501 Email: help@bering.com Upgrade the Firmware Remove the OptiPac-3 from the rack mount by removing four screws from the bottom of the rack mount.
  • Page 3 Upgrade the hardware. Removing the Cover Remove four screws securing the cover to the back panel. (Fig. 1) Then slide cover back Remove four one inch and lift straight up screws around back panel Fig. 1: 8631AF Rear View Slide the cover toward the back of the OptiPac-3 about one inch until it stops.
  • Page 4 Slide the drive plate toward the back of the chassis, then slide the drive plate out the right side of the chassis. Remove the four screws securing the MO (right) drive from the bottom of the drive plate. Attach the RHD to the Set the new RHD drive onto the right side (Fig.
  • Page 5 Install three or four standoffs and washers replacing the adapter mounting screws. (Fig. 4) Fig. 4: New RHD adapter Plug the SCSI cable end C to the existing RHD adapter (Fig. 2). Install the new RHD adapter with three or four 6-32x1/4 screws using the mounting holes closest to the flat ribbon cable.
  • Page 6 Install the Cover Place the cover onto the chassis from above and slide it forward. Secure the cover with four 6-32x1/4 panhead screws through the back panel. Place the provided upgrade label on the bottom of the upgraded RDPac, next to the original label. The serial number of the unit will remain the same. Install the RDPac in the rack mount if required.

This manual is also suitable for:

Rdpac 8032af

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