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Spectra 2K Library AIT-4 Drive Upgrade
SPRT-1060-A-092004
The Sony AIT-4 drives double the Spectra 2K library's 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, below.
• Installing the AIT-4 Drive on page 3
• Completing the Drive Upgrade Process on page 9
• Sony AIT Drive Specifications on page 9
Preparation
1. Identify the drive or drives to be upgraded in your Spectra library.
2. Make sure you have an AIT-4 drive for every drive you are replacing, and a
library firmware upgrade tape.
3. If you are going to return the drives to Spectra Logic (for example, for trade-ins
or in conjunction with a prepurchase), reserve the drive packaging for later use.
4. Download the AIT-4 driver from the Sony Web site, then install it on the library's
host system.
5. Make sure all backup procedures are halted, and that you set aside enough time
to complete the upgrade. Allow 15 minutes to upgrade firmware, and another
15 minutes per drive to replace the old drive with the new.
Updating Firmware
To upgrade your Spectra 2K library, have on hand:
• A Spectra Logic firmware code tape
• A small flat head screwdriver
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Summary of Contents for Spectra Logic AIT-4
- Page 1 Preparation 1. Identify the drive or drives to be upgraded in your Spectra library. 2. Make sure you have an AIT-4 drive for every drive you are replacing, and a library firmware upgrade tape. 3. If you are going to return the drives to Spectra Logic (for example, for trade-ins or in conjunction with a prepurchase), reserve the drive packaging for later use.
- Page 2 2. When the drive ejects the tape, the upgrade is complete; remove the tape from the drive. If the tape doesn’t automatically eject from the drive: make sure the picker is parked at the bottom of the library, then press Eject on the front of the drive. Spectra 2K Library AIT-4 Drive Upgrade...
- Page 3 (Figure 2), using caution as the edges may be sharp. Figure 1 Remove the rear access panel screws (Fibre Channel library shown). Spectra 2K Library AIT-4 Drive Upgrade Figure 2 Remove the rear access panel.
- Page 4 Location of the cables in the drive access area. 2. Unplug the SCSI ribbon from the drive (Figure 4), pulling the ribbon straight back from the connector without pulling other wires. Spectra 2K Library AIT-4 Drive Upgrade Serial port cable Unplug the fan and serial port cables (Fibre Channel library shown).
- Page 5 SCSI ID cable are securely attached to the drive (Figure 7). SCSI ID cable Figure 7 Attach the power cable and SCSI ID cable to the drive. Spectra 2K Library AIT-4 Drive Upgrade Figure 6 Slide the drive out of the library. Power cable...
- Page 6 (Figure 10). Figure 9 Turn the screws clockwise to tighten. Spectra 2K Library AIT-4 Drive Upgrade Always place the first drive in the top slot; the second Figure 10 Connect the power cable to the library socket.
- Page 7 Attach the SCSI ID cables. 8. Confirm that the wiring is correct and secure. 9. If you have a second drive, repeat this procedure. Spectra 2K Library AIT-4 Drive Upgrade Figure 12 Two connectors on the SCSI ribbon cable attached to two drives.
- Page 8 Channel Spectra 2K has only Library and Config switches on the rear panel. For Fibre Channel, make sure the Library switch is set to “2”. Figure 15 Spectra 2K Library AIT-4 Drive Upgrade Serial port Fan power cable Set the SCSI ID switches (SCSI library shown).
- Page 9 3. Restart backup processes 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 10: 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 2K Library AIT-4 Drive Upgrade AIT-2 AIT-3...