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Spectra Logic Spectra 12000 Supplementary Manual

270-pin to 300-pin passive qip
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Spectra 12000™ 270-Pin to 300-Pin
Passive QIP Upgrade Guide
Spectra 12000 270-Pin to 300-Pin Passive QIP Upgrade Guide
Part Number 90910883
Revision A

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  • Page 1 Spectra 12000™ 270-Pin to 300-Pin Passive QIP Upgrade Guide Spectra 12000 270-Pin to 300-Pin Passive QIP Upgrade Guide Part Number 90910883 Revision A...
  • Page 2 Information furnished in this manual is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no respon- sibility is assumed by Spectra Logic Corporation for its use. Due to continuing research and devel- opment, Spectra Logic Corporation may revise this publication from time to time without notice, and reserves the right to change any product specification at any time without notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Remove the Old Passive QIPs ... 15 Install the New Passive QIPs... 17 Replace the Fan, GEEC and Power Supply... 19 Install the New QIPs ... 21 Finish ... 22 Spectra 12000 270-Pin to 300-Pin Passive QIP Upgrade Guide Page 3...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Both the Spectra 12000 and Spectra 64000™ use the Gator™ architecture for robotic tape libraries developed by Spectra Logic. Gator architecture in the Spectra 12000 can be configured with 60 to 120 cartridges and from two to eight tape drives. Gator architecture in the Spectra 64000 can be configured with up to 640 cartridges and 32 tape drives in a single rack.
  • Page 5 How long will this take? This procedure should take less than two hours. What you will need You will need a Passive QIP Upgrade Assembly Kit, P.N. 90919020, from Spectra Logic or an authorized reseller. You will also need: • A #2 Phillips screwdriver •...

  • Page 6: Prepare The Library And The Host System

    Prepare the Library and the Host System Shut down the library and disconnect from the host system Warning: Electrical shock inside the library can cause injury or death. Disconnect the AC power before working on the library. 1. Disable any backup software that may try to access the library. 2.

  • Page 7: Prepare The Library And Host System

    7. If necessary, move the library to a location where you have full access to the front of the library. Warning: The library is heavy. Get help when moving the library. Spectra 12000 270-Pin to 300-Pin Passive QIP Upgrade Guide QIP #2 Bus #...

  • Page 8: Remove The Fan, Geec, Qips And Power Supply

    Remove the Fan, GEEC, QIPs and Power Supply Remove the units shown below (Figure 3) Assembly GEEC Board QIPs Power Supply Figure 3. Remove the fan, GEEC, QIPs and power supply. 1. Use the flat head screwdriver to loosen the two captive screws connecting the fan assembly to the chassis (Figure 4).
  • Page 9 Captive Screws Figure 8. Loosen the QIP captive screws. 6. Pull the QIP assemblies out by the handle (Figure 9). Spectra 12000 270-Pin to 300-Pin Passive QIP Upgrade Guide Figure 7. Remove the GEEC. Figure 9. Remove the QIP. Page 9...
  • Page 10 Remove the Fan, GEEC, QIPs and Power Supply 7. Use a large coin, such as a quarter, to turn the power supply latch clockwise (Figure 10). This unlocks the power supply and disconnects the flow of AC power. Figure 10. Figure 11.

  • Page 11: Remove The Old Back Bay Panel

    1. Use the #2 Phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws holding the power switch bracket to the chassis (Figure 12). Figure 12. Remove the power switch bracket screws. 2. Remove the power switch bracket. Spectra 12000 270-Pin to 300-Pin Passive QIP Upgrade Guide Page 11...
  • Page 12 Remove the Old Back Bay Panel 3. Use the #2 Phillips screwdriver to remove the 19 screws holding the back bay panel to the chassis (Figure 13). Figure 13. 4. Remove the back bay panel. Page 12 Remove the back bay panel screws. P.N.

  • Page 13: Install The New Back Bay Panel

    Figure 14. Replace the back bay panel screws. 6. Use the #2 Phillips screwdriver to replace the 19 screws that hold the back bay panel to the chassis (Figure 14). Spectra 12000 270-Pin to 300-Pin Passive QIP Upgrade Guide Page 13...
  • Page 14 Install the New Back Bay Panel 1. Fit the power switch bracket around the power switch. Make sure the bracket is properly aligned. Figure 15. 2. Use the #2 Phillips screwdriver to replace the two screws that hold the power switch bracket to the chassis (Figure 12).

  • Page 15: Remove The Old Passive Qips

    Remove the Old Passive QIPs Open the door and remove the assembly 1. Use the door key to unlock the front door of the Spectra 12000 (Figure 16). Open the door. Figure 16. Figure 17. Unlock the door. Remove all drive sleds.
  • Page 16 5. In the below table, record the dip switch settings for each 270-pin passive QIP. If the switch is pressed down, it is on. You will use these settings to set the dip switches on the new 300- pin passive QIPs. Switch #1 (On/Off) Switch #2...

  • Page 17: Install The New Passive Qips

    Caution: Make sure you use the screws included with the Passive QIP Upgrade Assembly Kit to attach the 300-pin passive QIPs to the chassis. The screws from the 270-pin passive QIP will not work. Spectra 12000 270-Pin to 300-Pin Passive QIP Upgrade Guide Figure 23. Attach the passive QIP to the chassis.
  • Page 18 5. Attach the voltage-sense cable to the top passive QIP (Figure 24). Warning: Failure to attach the voltage-sense cable before returning power to the library will seriously damage the library. 6. Attach the CAN cables to both passive QIPs (Figure 25). Figure 25.

  • Page 19: Replace The Fan, Geec And Power Supply

    Tighten the fan assembly captive screws. assembly into place. 2. Use the flat head screwdriver to tighten the two captive screws connecting the fan assembly to the chassis (Figure 29). Spectra 12000 270-Pin to 300-Pin Passive QIP Upgrade Guide Page 19...
  • Page 20 Replace the Fan, GEEC and Power Supply 3. Slide the GEEC into place(Figure 30). GEEC Captive Screws Figure 30. Figure 31. Slide the GEEC Tighten the GEEC captive screws. into place. 4. Use the flat head screwdriver to tighten the two captive screws connecting the GEEC to the chassis (Figure 31).

  • Page 21: Install The New Qips

    Slide the QIPs into Tighten the QIP captive screws. place. 2. Use the #2 Phillips screwdriver to tighten the two captive screws connecting each QIP to the chassis (Figure 36). Spectra 12000 270-Pin to 300-Pin Passive QIP Upgrade Guide Page 21...

  • Page 22: Finish

    Figure 37. 7. Set the configurations for each QIP. Use the configurations you noted on page 7. You have now completed the 270-pin to 300-pin passive QIP upgrade. If you need further assistance, call Spectra Logic at 800-227-4637. Page 22 Finish The Controller Configuration screen.

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