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Spectra 20K and 64K Library AIT-4 Drive Upgrade
SPRT-1061-A-092004
The Sony AIT-4 drives double the Spectra 20K and 64K library capacity and transfer rate.
Review this document for information about AIT-4 and about upgrading your library to
take advantage of AIT-4 drive technology.
• Preparation, below
• Updating Firmware on page 2
• Replacing Drives on page 4
• Completing the Drive Upgrade Process on page 6
• Sony AIT Drive Specifications on page 6
Preparation
1. Identify the drives to be upgraded in your Spectra 20K/64K library.
2. Make sure you have an AIT-4 drive for every drive you are replacing, and a
library firmware upgrade diskette.
3. If you are going to return the drives to Spectra Logic (for example, for trade-ins
or pre-purchase), make sure to reserve the drive packaging for later use.
4. Download from the Sony Web site and install on the library's host system a
driver for the host's operating system.
5. Make sure all backup procedures are halted, and that you have fifteen minutes
available per drive to be upgraded, so that you can configure, install, and test.
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Summary of Contents for Spectra Logic AIT-4
- Page 1 Preparation 1. Identify the drives to be upgraded in your Spectra 20K/64K library. 2. Make sure you have an AIT-4 drive for every drive you are replacing, and a library firmware upgrade diskette. 3. If you are going to return the drives to Spectra Logic (for example, for trade-ins or pre-purchase), make sure to reserve the drive packaging for later use.
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Page 2: Updating Firmware
Updating Firmware If you do not have firmware diskettes, access the library upgrade remotely from the Spectra Logic site, as outlined in the library user guide or www.SpectraLogic.com. 1. Insert Disk 1 in the LCM disk drive (Figure 1). LCM Disk... - Page 3 4. Select Update Firmware. The library firmware update process begins. A window displays a message, asking you to wait. Caution: Do not interrupt the library while firmware is downloading. The firmware download takes less than 10 minutes. Spectra 20K/64K Library AIT-4 Drive Upgrade...
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Page 4: Replacing Drives
A dialog box displays the message Open Door and Replace Drive. Close and Latch Door. Tap Okay when complete. Note: Do not select OK until you have completed the procedure. Spectra 20K/64K Library AIT-4 Drive Upgrade... - Page 5 Config, then select OK. The drive now displays as online. The library automatically configures the new drive with the old drive’s configuration settings. 9. Repeat this procedure for every drive to be upgraded. Spectra 20K/64K Library AIT-4 Drive Upgrade Pull the old drive out of the drive slot.
- Page 6 Returning Old Drives To return old drives to Spectra Logic (for example, if you are trading in the drives, or if you pre-purchased the new drives), use the AIT-4 drive packaging and return the drives to Spectra Logic (North America) or contact Support for assistance in determining how to return the drives.
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Page 7: Led Information
Slow flash: flashes blue for 3-1/2 seconds and off for 1/2 second d. Fast flash: flashes blue for 1/4 second and off for 1/4 second e. All LEDs flashing: all flash blue for 1/4 second and off for 1 second Spectra 20K/64K Library AIT-4 Drive Upgrade AIT-2 AIT-3 +41°F to +104°F (+5°C to +40°C) - Page 8 Spectra 20K/64K Library AIT-4 Drive Upgrade...