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Overland Storage NEO 8000 Remove & Replace Instructions

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Overland
NEO
Storage
Housing Assemblies
February 2013
10400202-003
8000/8000e Spare Z-Axis
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Remove & Replace Instructions

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  • Page 1 Overland 8000/8000e Spare Z-Axis ® Storage Housing Assemblies Remove & Replace Instructions February 2013 10400202-003...
  • Page 2 Overland Storage. Overland Storage provides this manual as is, without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Overland Storage may make improvements or changes in the product(s) or programs described in this manual at any time.
  • Page 3 Chapter 5 addresses the tests that must be run to prepare the library for reactivation. Documentation To access the NEO 8000 User Guide and NEO 8000e User Guides, visit: http://docs.overlandstorage.com/neo-series Overland Technical Support For help configuring and using your NEO tape library, email our technical support staff at: techsupport@overlandstorage.com.

  • Page 4: Typographical Conventions

    Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) damage, observe these and other standard ESD precautions: • Make sure you are always properly grounded. • Keep the work area free of non-conductive materials. • Avoid touching pins, leads, or circuitry. 10400202-003 02/2013  ©2010-13 Overland Storage, Inc.
  • Page 5 This spare kit consists of the Upper and Lower Housing Assemblies that work on either BDA. IMPORTANT: Overland Storage requires that the Housing Assemblies be removed and replaced by an Overland Storage authorized service provider. Improper installation may result in damage which voids existing warranties. 10400202-003 02/2013 5...

  • Page 6: Required Tools

    Carefully unpack the new components noting how they are packed in the shipping carton. When this procedure is complete, repack the old parts in the same container for shipment back to Overland Storage. NEO 8000e New screws are provided to replace the ones removed during this procedure.
  • Page 7 Media Drawers Access Plate Remove the FPA Remove These Drives/Plates Remove These Media Drawers Remove This Access Plate Front View Rear View Figure 1-2: Access Plates and Components That Need To Be Removed 10400202-003 02/2013  ©2010-13 Overland Storage, Inc.
  • Page 8 3. At the front panel, select Drawer Access (and password, if active) > Unlock All to release all the media drawers. NOTE: If the library is partitioned, a partition selection options is displayed before the access option screen. 4. Pull each drawer out about 2 inches (5cm). 10400202-003 02/2013  ©2010-13 Overland Storage, Inc.
  • Page 9 Figure 1-3: Circuit Breaker and Power Cord Locations IMPORTANT: The shuttle should now be positioned at the front of the track assembly with the track assembly on the bottom. If not, contact Overland Technical Support. 10400202-003 02/2013  ©2010-13 Overland Storage, Inc.

  • Page 10: Front Panel Assembly Removal

    Front Panel Assembly Removal 1. For the older NEO 8000, remove the trim pieces at the drawer opening bottoms: NOTE: On the newer NEO 8000e, the bottom FPA screws are located in front of the trim pieces. a. At the left bottom rack cover trim piece, remove the screw attaching it to the FPA (Figure 1-4).
  • Page 11 6. Carefully remove the FPA and set it on a secure surface. Rear Access Panel Removal (for Rear BDA Only) 1. Facing the rear of the library (Figure 1-7), remove and retain: • The top-right access panel • The bottom-right access panel 10400202-003 02/2013  ©2010-13 Overland Storage, Inc.
  • Page 12 Depending on which BDA is being retrofitted, proceed to one of these chapters: • For the Front BDA, complete Chapter 2, “Front BDA Retrofit.” • For the Rear BDA, complete Chapter 3, “Rear BDA Retrofit.” 10400202-003 02/2013  ©2010-13 Overland Storage, Inc.
  • Page 13 Figure 2-1: Front BDA Drive PWA Location b. Unplug the J2, J3, and J4 connectors from the Drive PWA (Figure 2-2). Unplug Figure 2-2: Unplug the J2, J3, and J4 Drive PWA Connectors 10400202-003 02/2013 13 ©2010-13 Overland Storage, Inc.
  • Page 14 Upper Mounting Bracket BDA Mounting Screws Lower Mounting Bracket Figure 2-4: UHA and LHA Mounting Screws 5. Supporting the BDA while wearing the gloves, remove the two screws from the upper mounting bracket. 10400202-003 02/2013  ©2010-13 Overland Storage, Inc.
  • Page 15 3. Using a 5/8" wrench, continue tightening the Spring Retainer Guide just until the spring is fully compressed. Do not overtighten the spring. Stop when the gaps between the coils are no CAUTION: longer visible. 10400202-003 02/2013  ©2010-13 Overland Storage, Inc.
  • Page 16 Once the belt is removed, the housing assemblies are no longer secured to CAUTION: the pole and can easily slide off. With the assemblies secure, pull the loose ends of the belt out through the housing assemblies. 10400202-003 02/2013  ©2010-13 Overland Storage, Inc.
  • Page 17 Slide the LHA off. 3. Remove the plunger from the bottom of the old LHA by removing and retaining the Phillips screw. 4. Using the retained Phillips screw, attach the plunger to the new LHA. 10400202-003 02/2013  ©2010-13 Overland Storage, Inc.
  • Page 18 (Figure 2-11). Mounting Bracket Holes Figure 2-11: Belt Feed Through the LHA c. Push the belt through the LHA until it comes out the hole on the other side. 10400202-003 02/2013  ©2010-13 Overland Storage, Inc.
  • Page 19 7. Slide the SMA and shims down until they touch the LHA. 8. At the UHA, loosen the Spring Retainer Guide all the way out. 10400202-003 02/2013  ©2010-13 Overland Storage, Inc.
  • Page 20 Figure 2-14: Location of the 1/8” Hex Shoulder Screw 4. Attach the Drive PWA cables to the new BDA: a. Remove and retain the two screws on the Drive PWA cover, and set it aside. 10400202-003 02/2013  ©2010-13 Overland Storage, Inc.
  • Page 21 Cloth Figure 2-16: Wiping the BDA Pole with Clean, Dry, Lint-Free Cloth Fingerprints and other contaminants can cause premature failure of the CAUTION: assembly. Next Step Proceed to Chapter 4, “Reassemble the Library.” 10400202-003 02/2013  ©2010-13 Overland Storage, Inc.
  • Page 22 NEO 8000e Spare Z-Axis Housing Assemblies Instructions Front BDA Retrofit 10400202-003 02/2013  ©2010-13 Overland Storage, Inc.
  • Page 23 Bracket Flathead Bracket Screws Cable Clip D-Clamp or Tie Mount Cable Ties Cable Has To Be Released Bottom Mounting Drive Motor Bracket PWA Cover Figure 3-1: Base of Rear BDA and Connected Components 10400202-003 02/2013 23 ©2010-13 Overland Storage, Inc.
  • Page 24 At the rear of the BDA base, unplug the J3, J4, J6, and J7 connectors from the Rotary SPI PWA (Figure 3-3). Unplug Figure 3-3: Location of the Rotary SPI PWA Connectors 10400202-003 02/2013  ©2010-13 Overland Storage, Inc.
  • Page 25 SMA and move them to the front removing them from the D-clamp or cutting the cable tie from the mount. D-Clamp or Tie Mount Pull Slightly Figure 3-5: Remove the Rotary Motor Cable and Optical Sensor Cable 10400202-003 02/2013  ©2010-13 Overland Storage, Inc.
  • Page 26 1. Slide the Shuttle Mount Assembly up the BDA. If any shims are located under the (Figure 3-7), carefully slide them up behind the assembly. Shuttle Mount Assembly Shims Figure 3-7: Slide Shims up the BDA 10400202-003 02/2013  ©2010-13 Overland Storage, Inc.
  • Page 27 Fixed Clamp Measure This Gap Tensioner Clamp M4x35mm Screw Figure 3-9: Shuttle Mount Assembly on BDA 5. Remove the long vertical M4x35mm screw and washer releasing the tension on the belt clamps. 10400202-003 02/2013  ©2010-13 Overland Storage, Inc.
  • Page 28 IMPORTANT: Because of different BDA guide pole diameters, you must use the existing plunger from the old LHA to attach the new LHA to the pole. ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES when working with the BDA pole. 1. Slide the LHA (with motor) off the BDA pole. 10400202-003 02/2013  ©2010-13 Overland Storage, Inc.
  • Page 29 Starting with the UHA, insert the belt in the hole under the Tensioner Ramp and push it through until it comes out the hole on the other side (Figure 3-12 on page 3-30). NOTE: Remember that the belt teeth face inward toward the BDA. 10400202-003 02/2013  ©2010-13 Overland Storage, Inc.
  • Page 30 • Older brackets—place the lower end of the belt into the three Tensioner clamp grooves, place the shim spacer on top of the belt (Figure 3-14 on page 3-31) and, using the retained screws, reattach the clamp. 10400202-003 02/2013  ©2010-13 Overland Storage, Inc.
  • Page 31 7. Slide the SMA and shims down until they touch the LHA. 8. At the UHA, loosen the Spring Retainer Guide all the way out. 10400202-003 02/2013  ©2010-13 Overland Storage, Inc.
  • Page 32 Using the 1/8" hex key and the new screw and washers, reattach the track assembly bracket to the BDA (Figure 3-17). PWA Mounting Flex Cable Bracket Screws Bracket Shoulder Screw and 2 Washers BDA Mounting Screws Figure 3-17: Reinstall Track Assembly to New Rear BDA 10400202-003 02/2013  ©2010-13 Overland Storage, Inc.
  • Page 33 Tie Mount Figure 3-19: Securing the Cables with New Cable Ties d. Loop a new cable tie assembly (two 3.9" ties) around the Shuttle Signal cable and the SMA to secure the cable. 10400202-003 02/2013  ©2010-13 Overland Storage, Inc.
  • Page 34 Run the Shuttle Flex cables behind the Power wiring to hold them in place. b. Connect the Signal Controller cable to J4. c. Connect the shuttle Power cable to J3. d. Gently pull the cable loop up until the cables are fully inside the wiring bundles. 10400202-003 02/2013  ©2010-13 Overland Storage, Inc.
  • Page 35 8. Inspect and clean, if necessary, the BDA guide pole very carefully using a clean, dry, lint-free cloth. To clean the pole, wrap the cloth around the pole (Figure 3-23 on page 3-36) and holding the ends together, slid it up and down. 10400202-003 02/2013  ©2010-13 Overland Storage, Inc.
  • Page 36 Cloth Figure 3-23: Wiping the BDA Pole with Clean, Dry, Lint-Free Cloth Fingerprints and other contaminants can cause premature failure of the CAUTION: assembly. Next Step Proceed to Chapter 4, “Reassemble the Library.” 10400202-003 02/2013  ©2010-13 Overland Storage, Inc.
  • Page 37 5. Reinstall drives (or drive panels) for drive bays 1, 2, and 11. Reconnect any cables previously removed (Figure 4-1). Reinstall This Access Plate Reinstall These Drives/Plates Reinstall This Access Plate Figure 4-1: Reinstall Rear Panels or Drives 10400202-003 02/2013 37 ©2010-13 Overland Storage, Inc.

  • Page 38: Front Panel Assembly

    4. At the base of the FPA, use two new M4x8mm panhead SEMS screws on each side to secure the FPA. 5. For the older NEO 8000, reattach the bottom trim pieces: a. At the bottom from the inside, push the left cover trim piece forward and down to reinsert it.

  • Page 39: Media Drawers

    3. Slide the drawer 80% into the library and back out to check it. 4. Push the drawer all the way in until it locks. Next Step Proceed to Chapter 5, “Verify the Library Operation.” 10400202-003 02/2013  ©2010-13 Overland Storage, Inc.
  • Page 40 NEO 8000e Spare Z-Axis Housing Assemblies Instructions Reassemble the Library 10400202-003 02/2013  ©2010-13 Overland Storage, Inc.

  • Page 41: Calibration Test

    1. Cartridges in the immediate area of the Fiducial labels must be removed to avoid any interference when touching or reading the labels: • Remove the cartridges in the first five and last five slots in rows two and three in each drawer that has cartridges. 10400202-003 02/2013 41 ©2010-13 Overland Storage, Inc.
  • Page 42 To prevent the backup software from timing out, it is necessary to have the library learn the bays where all the tape drives are located. 1. At the front panel, press Move Media. 10400202-003 02/2013  ©2010-13 Overland Storage, Inc.
  • Page 43 Select a slot with a tape as the Source and a drive as the Destination. c. Press Execute Move. d. Select the same drive as the Source and the same slot as the Destination. e. Press Execute Move. 10400202-003 02/2013  ©2010-13 Overland Storage, Inc.
  • Page 44 Figure 5-4: Starting the Cartridge Cycle Test 4. Allow the test to run for at least 5 repetitions. IMPORTANT: If the test fails, contact Overland Storage Technical Support. 5. Cycle the power to save the new NVRAM settings. Daisy Chain Test Select Menu >...

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