Overland Storage REO Series Quick Start Manual

REO 9100 to 9100c
Conversion Kit
Upgrade Instructions
IMPORTANT: Overland Storage requires that all REO
parts be installed by an Overland Storage authorized
service provider. Improper installation may result in damage
which voids existing warranties.
This document describes how to upgrade a REO 9100 to a
REO 9100c by adding a hardware compression card and
additional memory, replacing the IDE Flash Driver, and
upgrading the firmware.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or
damage to equipment, always remove the power cord.
Download the REO 9100c Protection OS
Upgrade Preparation File
1. Download the REO 9100c Protection OS™ upgrade
preparation file from the Overland Storage FTP site:
ftp://ftp.overlandstorage.com/Outgoing/REO/50265.zip
2. Unzip the upgrade preparation file to a working
directory on your host computer.
NOTE: The zip file is password protected. Contact an
Overland Technical Representative to retrieve the password.
There are two files in the zip archive:
• REO9100_serial.upgrade—prepares the REO 9100
for conversion to a REO 9100c
• overland_0-5.0.2.65_0-5.0.2.65.upgrade—upgrades
the new IDE Flash Drive to the current version of the
REO Protection OS firmware.
Part Number 10400152-101 03/2009
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REO Series
Overview & Notes
Prepare the REO 9100 for the Upgrade
©2009 Overland Storage, Inc.
Unpacking
Carefully unpack the REO 9100 Compression Upgrade Kit
and verify that you have the following parts:
• Two 512 MB SDRAM DIMMs
• One IDE Flash Drive
• One Hardware Compression Card with Ventilated
Bracket
• These 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.
Back Up Critical Data
CAUTION: In the process of converting a REO 9100 to a
REO 9100c, you must perform a REO Volume Setup,
which will delete all existing data on the REO 9100.
Before beginning the upgrade preparation, back up the
data on your REO 9100 to a different storage medium (for
example, a tape drive or other backup device).
Record the REO 9100 Configuration
(If Desired)
The REO Protection OS has changed significantly between
version 3.1 (REO 9100) and 5.0.x (REO 9100c), and you
will not be able to use the Save/Restore feature to restore
your configuration when you upgrade.
Therefore, if you plan to create the same or a similar
configuration after the conversion, make note of the
REO 9100 configuration information for the virtual tape
library, standalone device, and initiator, so you can
recreate it on the REO 9100c.
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