Overland Storage NEO 2000E Quick Start Manual

NEO
Spare Tape Drive Assembly
Add-On/Remove & Replace Instructions
CAUTION: Verify that the drive type (SCSI, FC, or SAS) is the same as the Hot Swap assembly inside the drive bay by checking
the labels. Failure to match the Drive to the Hot Swap assembly will result in damage to the drive connectors.
This document describes how to add a new or replace an
existing tape drive assembly in a NEO 2000
library from Overland. It covers all three types of drives:
• SCSI tape drive
• Fibre Channel (FC) tape drive
• SAS tape drive
WARNING: The GUI touch screen does not completely
shut off NEO SERIES system power. To reduce the risk
of electric shock or damage, unplug the power cords.
First Things First – Activate Your New Drive Warranty!
When installing a new tape drive, it is essential that you
re-register your product adding the drive. Technical and
warranty support are not available until this is done:
1. Go to the Overland Technical Support web site at:
http://support.overlandstorage.com/
2. At the MEMBER LOGIN
(E-Mail)
Figure 1. MEMBER LOGIN Section
NOTE: If you are not yet a member, click the New member?
link and follow the instructions. It's free and easy!
3. At the Support Home page menu on the left, select My
Products > Manage Your Products.
4. From the Product Selector drop-down list, select your
NEO product.
5. At the bottom of the page, click Add a Component.
6. From the drop-down component list
the drive assembly being installed.
Part Number 10400204-102 04/2009
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2000 / 4000
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Overview & Notes
or 4000
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(Figure 1), log in to the site.
(Password)
(Figure 2), select
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Unpacking the Spare
Carefully unpack and verify that you have all the parts:
• Tape Drive Assembly (SCSI, FC or SAS)
• 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.
Figure 2. Add Component Knowledge Base Page
For example, to add an LTO4 half-height drive, choose
"LXN2E/4E A/O DRV,HPLTO4HH,SCSI" from the list.
7. Enter the serial number of the new drive.
8. Click Save & Exit.
Choose Drive
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