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Spectra Logic Spectra 12000 Supplementary Manual

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60-Slot Segment Upgrade Guide
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  • Page 1 60-Slot Segment Upgrade Guide Spectra 12000 Spectra 64000 P.N. 90910888 Revision B ™ Library ™ Library...
  • Page 2 Information furnished in this manual is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by Spectra Logic for its use. Due to continuing research and development, Spectra Logic 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

    Introduction ... 5 Spectra 12000 Prepare the Spectra 12000 Library... 7 Remove the Rail-Mounted Robotic Rack Assembly ... 11 Remove the Carbon-Top Robotic Rack Assembly... 13 Install the Magazines ... 15 Replace the Rail-Mounted Robotic Rack Assembly ... 21 Replace the Carbon-Top Robotic Rack Assembly... 23 Finish: Spectra 12000 Library...
  • Page 4 60-Slot Segment Upgrade Guide...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    15 tape slots in each segment, for a total of 60 slots. In a Spectra 12000 library, these magazines are installed on the opposite side of the robotic rack assembly from where the current magazines are installed.

  • Page 6: Materials And Tools Required

    The library door key How to Proceed If you have a Spectra 12000 library, proceed to Prepare the Spectra 12000 Library on page If you have a Spectra 64000 library, proceed to Prepare the Spectra 64000 Library on page 60-Slot Segment Upgrade Guide...

  • Page 7: Prepare The Spectra 12000 Library

    4. If necessary, move the library to a location where you have full access to the front of the library. Warning: The Spectra 12000 library is heavy, about 275 lbs (125 kg). Get help when moving the library. 60-Slot Segment Upgrade Guide...
  • Page 8 Prepare the Spectra 12000 Library Open the Library 1. Use the Spectra 12000 library key to unlock the front door of the library (Figure 2). Figure 2 Unlock the door of the Spectra 12000 library. 2. Open the library door.
  • Page 9 Step 5. 3. Remove the drives from the library drive slots by gently pulling them straight out. Figure 3 Remove drives from the Spectra 12000 library. Caution: Make sure you keep the tape drives in order so they can be replaced in the exact location after this procedure is completed.
  • Page 10 Figure 5 Unplug the connector at the bottom front of the library. Note: Certain Spectra 12000 libraries have a rail-mounted robotic rack, and others have a plain carbon-top robotic rack. If you have a rail-mounted robotic rack, proceed to Remove the Rail- Mounted Robotic Rack Assembly on page 11.

  • Page 11: Remove The Rail-Mounted Robotic Rack Assembly

    Remove the Rail-Mounted Robotic Rack Assembly 1. Remove the four (captive or flush-mount) screws that hold the robotic rack assembly in the chassis (Figure 6). Figure 6 Location of the four screws in the chassis. 2. Carefully slide the robotic rack assembly outward until it locks (Figure 7). Figure 7 Slide the robotic rack assembly outward.
  • Page 12 Remove the Rail-Mounted Robotic Rack Assembly 3. Lower the transport tray to rest at the bottom of the assembly (Figure 8). 4. Push in the stop latches on the top rail of the robotic rack assembly. 5. Carefully pull the assembly all the way out of the library and set the assembly aside. 6.

  • Page 13: Remove The Carbon-Top Robotic Rack Assembly

    Remove the Carbon-Top Robotic Rack Assembly 1. Remove the five flush screws that hold the robotic rack assembly in the chassis (Figure 9). Figure 9 Location of the five screws in the chassis. 2. Carefully slide the robotic rack assembly outward (Figure 10). Warning: The robotic rack assembly has no locks to secure it to the library.
  • Page 14 Remove the Carbon-Top Robotic Rack Assembly 3. Lower the transport tray to rest at the bottom of the assembly (Figure 11). 4. Gently pull the robotics rack assembly all the way out of the library and set the assembly aside. 5.

  • Page 15: Install The Magazines

    Install the Magazines 1. Remove the magazines from their packages. 2. Look closely at the magazines, and note the numbers embossed on the back of each slot. Number 1 indicates the top of the magazine. 3. At the top of each magazine, on the outside, there is a colored label which indicates the position it will take within the library.
  • Page 16 Install the Magazines 4. Line up the new magazines on a table in the order to be installed (Figure 12). Organize the magazines as follows: On the far left, place the magazine with the blue label on top. - This magazine has a long clip on the middle of both the right and left sides. On the far right, place the magazine with the red label on top.
  • Page 17 For assistance with rear panel removal, you may call Spectra Logic Technical Support at 800-227-4637 or at 303-449-6444, extension 3175. 60-Slot Segment Upgrade Guide...
  • Page 18 Install the Magazines 8. Insert one of the yellow-labeled magazines into the yellow-coded niche next to the red-coded niche—the niche next to the rear segment you just installed (Figure 14). The tabs on the magazines should overlap and fit together. Note: Make sure the tape slot marked with the number 1 is at the top of the magazine before placing each magazine into the library.
  • Page 19 Install the Magazines 9. Install the other magazine with a yellow label in the next yellow-coded niche—the next niche closer to the front of the library (Figure 15). The tabs on the magazines should overlap and fit together. Figure 15 Clip the third magazine firmly into place. 10.
  • Page 20 Install the Magazines 11. Check the position of the magazines to make sure they are all positioned flush against the side of the library. Caution: Make sure none of the magazines is positioned at an angle. The magazines need to remain flat against the inside of the library or they will interfere with operations and could cause damage to the library and your data tapes.

  • Page 21: Replace The Rail-Mounted Robotic Rack Assembly

    2. Align the robotic rack assembly with the rails. 3. Squeeze the rails together to hold the robotic rack assembly in place. 4. Pushing the assembly in to the Spectra 12000 library, pick up the front edge of the assembly so it clears the bottom of the chassis.
  • Page 22 7. Replace the four (captive or flush-mount) screws that hold the robotic rack assembly to the chassis (Figure 19). Figure 19 Location of the four screws in the chassis. 8. Proceed to Finish: Spectra 12000 Library on page 25. 60-Slot Segment Upgrade Guide...

  • Page 23: Replace The Carbon-Top Robotic Rack Assembly

    Replace the Carbon-Top Robotic Rack Assembly 1. Lift the robotic rack assembly and place it in the robotic rack niche. 2. Gently slide the robotic rack assembly all the way into the library (Figure 20). Figure 20 Slide the robotic rack into the library. 3.
  • Page 24 4. Replace the five flush screws that hold the robotic rack assembly in the chassis (Figure 22). Figure 22 Location of the five screws in the chassis. 5. Proceed to Finish: Spectra 12000 Library on page 25. 60-Slot Segment Upgrade Guide...

  • Page 25: Finish: Spectra 12000 Library

    Finish: Spectra 12000 Library 1. Plug in the 25-wire black connector to the bottom front of the robotic rack assembly, taking care not to bend the pins inside of the connector. Figure 23 Plug in the 25-wire black connector. Note:...
  • Page 26 5. Close the library door. 6. Secure the library lock with the Spectra 12000 library door key (Figure 25). Figure 25 Lock the door of the Spectra 12000 library. 7. Proceed to Reconnect the Library and the Host System on page 46.

  • Page 27: Prepare The Spectra 64000 Library

    Prepare the Spectra 64000 Library Shut Down the Library 1. Disable any backup software that might try to access the library. 2. Power off the Spectra 64000 library. 3. Disconnect AC power before opening the library door. Warning: Make sure that you disconnect AC power before continuing with this procedure;...
  • Page 28 Prepare the Spectra 64000 Library Open the Library 1. Use the Spectra 64000 library door key to unlock the front door of the library. 2. Open the library door. 3. Remove any drives from the library drive slots by gently pulling them straight out (Figure 26).
  • Page 29 Prepare the Spectra 64000 Library 4. Using an appropriate screwdriver, remove the five screws that hold the swinging drive slot door to the robotic rack assembly (Figure 27). Note: If the drive slot assembly has no screws attaching it to the picker assembly, then it is a stationary door, and you will not need to move the door or the drives to perform the slot segment upgrade.
  • Page 30 Prepare the Spectra 64000 Library 6. Pull open the swinging drive slot door (Figure 29). 7. Using an appropriate screwdriver, unscrew the three screws that hold the top of the robotic rack assembly to the chassis (Figure 30). 8. Unscrew the two screws that hold the bottom of the robotic rack assembly to the chassis.
  • Page 31 Prepare the Spectra 64000 Library Note: Note that some Spectra 64000 libraries have a rail-mounted robotic rack, while others have a plain carbon-top robotic rack. If you have a rail-mounted robotic rack, proceed to Remove the Rail- Mounted Robotic Rack Assembly on page 32. If you have a carbon-top robotic rack, proceed to Remove the Carbon- Top Robotic Rack Assembly on page 34.

  • Page 32: Remove The Rail-Mounted Robotic Rack Assembly

    Remove the Rail-Mounted Robotic Rack Assembly 1. Carefully slide the robotic rack assembly out of the library by gently pulling it toward you from the front (Figure 31). Caution: Support the Transport Tray and move it to the bottom of the rack assembly.
  • Page 33 Remove the Rail-Mounted Robotic Rack Assembly 3. Stepping to the side, carefully lift the robotic rack assembly out of the library onto the floor (Figure 32). 4. Proceed to Install the Magazines on page 36. Figure 32 From the side, carefully lift the robotic rack assembly out of the library.

  • Page 34: Remove The Carbon-Top Robotic Rack Assembly

    Remove the Carbon-Top Robotic Rack Assembly 1. Carefully slide the robotic rack assembly out of the library by gently pulling it toward you from the front (Figure 33). Caution: Support the Transport Tray and move it to the bottom of the rack assembly.
  • Page 35 Remove the Carbon-Top Robotic Rack Assembly 2. Stepping to the side, carefully lift the robotic rack assembly out of the library onto the floor (Figure 34). Figure 34 From the side, carefully lift the robotic rack assembly out of the library. 3.

  • Page 36: Install The Magazines

    Install the Magazines 1. Remove the magazines from their packages. 2. Look closely at the magazines, and note the numbers embossed on the back of each slot. Number 1 indicates the top of the magazine. 3. At the top of each magazine, on the outside, there is a colored label which indicates the position it will take within the library.
  • Page 37 Install the Magazines 5. Before putting the new magazines into the library, line up the magazines on a table in the order to be installed (Figure 35). Organize the magazines as follows: On the far left, place the magazine with the blue label on top. - This magazine has a long clip on the middle of both the right and left sides.
  • Page 38 For assistance with rear panel removal, call Spectra Logic Technical Support at 800-227-4637 or at 303-449-6444, extension 3175. 60-Slot Segment Upgrade Guide...
  • Page 39 Install the Magazines 9. Insert the next magazine (one with a yellow label) into the yellow-coded niche next to the red-coded niche—the niche next to the segment you just installed (Figure 37). The tabs on the magazines should overlap and fit together. Note: Make sure that the tape slot marked with the number 1 is at the top of the magazine before placing each magazine into the library.
  • Page 40 Install the Magazines 10. Install the other magazine with a yellow label in the next yellow-coded niche—the niche next to the yellow-coded magazine just installed (Figure 38). The tabs on the magazines should overlap and fit together. Figure 38 Clip the third magazine firmly into place (view as would be seen from the front of the library, installing from the back of the library forward).
  • Page 41 Install the Slot Segment Magazines 12. Check the position of the magazines to make sure they are all positioned flush against the side of the library (Figure 39). Caution: Make sure none of the magazines is positioned at an outward angle. The magazines need to remain flat against the inside of the library or they will interfere with operations and could cause damage to the library and your data tapes.

  • Page 42: Replace The Rail-Mounted Robotic Rack Assembly

    Replace the Rail-Mounted Robotic Rack Assembly 1. Stepping to the side, carefully lift the robotic rack assembly upward and place it into the library (Figure 40). 2. Seat the robotic rack assembly in the rails and ensure that the spring-loaded metal latches engage.

  • Page 43: Replace The Carbon-Top Robotic Rack Assembly

    Replace the Carbon-Top Robotic Rack Assembly 5. Stepping to the side, carefully lift the robotic rack assembly upward and place it into the library (Figure 42). Figure 42 From the side, lift the robotic rack assembly and place it into the library. 6.

  • Page 44: Finish: Spectra 64000 Library

    Finish: Spectra 64000 Library 1. Using an appropriate screwdriver, tighten the two screws that hold the bottom of the robotic rack assembly to the chassis. 2. Use an appropriate screwdriver to tighten the three screws that hold the top of the robotic rack assembly to the chassis (Figure 44).
  • Page 45 Finish: Spectra 64000 Library 4. Using an appropriate screwdriver, tighten the five screws that hold the swinging drive slot door to the robotic rack assembly (Figure 46). Figure 46 Replace the screws in the drive slot door. 5. Plug in the 25-wire black connector at the bottom front of the robotic rack assembly (Figure 47).

  • Page 46: Reconnect The Library And The Host System

    1. Return the library to its normal operating location. Warning: The Spectra 12000 library and the Spectra 64000 library are heavy. The Spectra 12000 library weighs about 275 lbs (124.74 kg). The Spectra 64000 library weighs about 881 lbs (399.61 kg).

  • Page 47: If You Need Assistance

    + and - buttons. 4. Use the stylus to tap Key, then enter the key number given to you by Spectra Logic Technical Support. 5. When finished, tap Set Configuration.

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