Overland Storage NEO XL Series Quick Start Manual

Quick Start Guide
NEO XL-Series ™ Expansion
6U Tape Library Expansion Module

Step 1

It is essential that you activate your warranty. Technical and warranty support are
not available until the warranty is active:
1. Go to http://www.overlandstorage.com/ and select
Service & Support > My Products.
2. At the Site Login, enter your e-mail address and
password, and click GO.
3. Click Register New Product.
4. Fill in the information and click Submit.
The serial number is located on the pull-out tab at the rear.
Enter only the core characters skipping the
parenthesis, "PN:", and "SN:" components
.
Example: 11S00V7150Y1N1B78X9938
NOTE: You'll receive a confirmation e-mail from
Overland with instructions on how to complete the
registration process.

Step 2

WARNING: Due to the weight of the appliance, it is recommended that at least two
people be used to lift the unit out of the box to prevent injury.
WARNUNG: Um Verletzungen zu vermeiden, empfehlen wir aufgrund des Gewichts
des Geräts, dass mindestens zwei Personen das Gerät aus der Verpackung heben.
AVERTISSEMENT:
En raison du poids de l'appareil, il est recommande d'utiliser deux
personnes au moins pour soulever l'appareil hors de la boîte pour éviter les blessures.
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NOTE: If the temperature in the room where the expansion will be installed varies by 15º C
(30º F) from the room where the expansion module was stored, allow the unit to acclimate to
the surrounding environment for at least 12 hours before unpacking it.
1. Using two people, remove the unit from its box and set it on a secure surface.
2. Remove any packaging materials and tape.
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Step 3
The NEO XL-Series expansion modules each come with a rack kit for easy installation
and securing of the expansion into a 19-inch (EIA-310) rack.
IMPORTANT: Two-post telco-style or other racks less than 29 inches in depth will NOT
support this unit.

Prepare the Modules

IMPORTANT: A library module can support up to six expansion modules, three above
and three below. If you have not yet determined the architecture of your configuration,
refer to the NEO XL-Series User Guide for guidance.
NOTE: These instructions are based on installing the expansion modules at the same time as
the base library module.
1. Depending on the expansion module location, transfer the top or bottom base
module cover to the last expansion module.
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• If you are installing expansion modules below the base module, move the
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bottom base module cover to the expansion module that will be installed at the
bottom of the library configuration.
• If you are installing expansion modules above the base module, move the top
base module cover to the expansion module that will be installed at the top of
the library configuration.
a. Place the base module on a work table.
If you are removing the bottom cover, gently turn the base module over so
you can access the bottom of the module.
b. Insert a small flathead screwdriver or Torx screwdriver into the hole (1) to
retract the spring lock, slide the cover (2) until it reaches the tool, remove the
tool, and continue sliding the cover to the front of the module until all the tabs
are released.
c. Remove the cover (3) from the module.
d. If the base module is upside down, gently turn it back over.
e. Place the expansion module on the work table. If the module will be the
bottom module in the library, gently turn the module over so you can access the
bottom of the module.

Removing Bottom Plate

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f. Align all cover tabs with the slots on the expansion module, gently push it
down, and then slide the cover towards the back until the spring lock engages.
g. If the expansion module is upside down, gently turn it back over.

Install the Rack Rails

1. Determine the location in your rack where your modules will be installed and
mark each location of the modules on each vertical rail in your rack.
It is recommended to start at the lowest position of the rack for stability. The
bottom mark should be at the lowest narrow gap in that position.
NOTE: The expansion requires 6U (10.5 in.) of rack space.
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6U (10.5 in.)
2. From the front of the rack, insert the rack rails into the back and then front
vertical supports.
a. Position a rail according to the orientation information stamped on the rail.
b. Rotate the front of the rail up while inserting the rear rail hanger into the
rear vertical support, and then lower the front of the rail until it is nearly level.
c. Extend the front of the rail until the hangers come through the holes in the
vertical support and the retention spring snaps into place.
d. Repeat Steps a–c the other rail.
NOTE: The rails must be fastened with the bottom of the each rail parallel to floor and at
the same level.
3. On the front of both rails in a square-hole lock, install a clip nut above the
mounting bracket as shown (1).
4. For increased stability, install the supplied retention inserts (3).
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Each EIA unit (1U)
starts at a narrow
gap and has three
holes and two wide
gaps above it
Wide Gaps within
the EIA unit
Narrow Gaps
between EIA units