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  • Page 1 Spectra 12K Library ® Unpacking and Installation Guide 90910884 Revision E...

  • Page 2: Spectra Logic Contact Information

    In no event shall Spectra Logic be liable for any loss of profits, loss of business, loss of use or data, interruption of business, or for indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages of any kind, even if Spectra Logic has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Spectra® 12K Library Unpacking and Installation Guide Contents Introduction ... 4 Prepare the Unpacking Location... 5 Unpack the Library ... 6 Remove the Internal Packaging ... 9 Check the Transport Tray and Picker Motion... 14 Replace the Robotic Rack Assembly ... 16 Install Components...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction About This Guide This document describes the steps needed to unpack and install the Spectra 12K library. If you have questions about any of the procedures you can access more detailed documentation on the Spectra Logic Web site at: www.spectralogic.com.

  • Page 5: Prepare The Unpacking Location

    Spectra® 12K Library Unpacking and Installation Guide Prepare the Unpacking Location You will need 10 feet of access at the front and back of the crate to safely unpack the library. Once the library is out of the crate, you will need to move the library to a work space where you have access to all four sides.

  • Page 6: Unpack The Library

    Figure 1 Check Tip n Tell and Shockwatch. Caution: Do not unpack the library if Tip N Tell or Shockwatch has been tripped. Contact both the shipping company and Spectra Logic. Spectra® 12K Library Unpacking and Installation Guide ® to ensure that the crate has not been improperly...
  • Page 7 3. Use the scissors to cut the plastic bands holding the library and its boxes to the crate (Figure 2). Figure 2 Cut the plastic bands. 4. Remove the protective cardboard corners, and set aside the drive box(es) and rail kit (Figure 3).
  • Page 8 5. Remove the top and sides of the box used to enclose the library. 6. Remove the protective foam corners. 7. Lift the plastic cover off of the library (Figure 4). Figure 4 Remove the plastic cover. 8. Lift the library out of the crate and move the library to a work space where there is access to all sides of the library.

  • Page 9: Remove The Internal Packaging

    Remove the Internal Packaging 1. Locate the library key. (It will be in a condiment bag attached to the top of the library.) 2. Use the key to unlock and open the front door of the library. 3. With the door opened, locate the robotic rack assembly and the 25-wire black connector at the bottom front of the library (Figure 5).
  • Page 10 Spectra® 12K Library Unpacking and Installation Guide 5. Remove the five screws holding the robotic rack assembly in the chassis (Figure 6). Figure 6 Location of the five screws in the chassis. Note: Two of the top three screws are located at both ends of the top bracket that attaches to the library, and one screw is located just to the right of the robotic rack in the middle of the bracket.
  • Page 11 6. Prepare a safe place to work on the robotic rack assembly once it has been pulled out of the library. Caution: When removing the robotic rack assembly, ensure that the picker rack slides out easily and does not catch on any part of the library.
  • Page 12 8. Remove the strap that holds the foam and transport tray in place (Figure 8). Picker Strap Figure 8 The strap holding the foam and picker in place. i. Place the small flat head screwdriver under one side of the plastic clip on the picker strap to release the clip.
  • Page 13 9. Remove the three small pieces of packing foam from the transport tray assembly and remove any debris that remains from the foam. Be careful not to dislodge or bend any cables when removing the foam. 10. Verify that all visible cable connections are secure. 11.

  • Page 14: Check The Transport Tray And Picker Motion

    Check the Transport Tray and Picker Motion 1. Verify vertical axis motion by manually moving the transport tray up and down the length of the frame several times. Ensure that the tray moves smoothly and evenly (Figure 12). Figure 12 The transport tray moves up and down. 2.
  • Page 15 3. Rotate the entire gripper assembly in both directions (Figure 14). Note: The head will not rotate a full 360°, but it should rotate far enough in each direction so that the inventory sensor (on the back of the hood) can be positioned facing the tapes on either side of the library.

  • Page 16: Replace The Robotic Rack Assembly

    Replace the Robotic Rack Assembly Caution: Before replacing the robotic rack, make sure the gripper assembly will not catch on any part of the library. The gripper assembly is a sensitive mechanism and can be easily damaged. 1. Rest the robotic rack assembly on the bottom of the library so it is centered in the opening.
  • Page 17 Install Components on page 18, to complete the unpacking and installation procedure. Warning: The Spectra 12K library is heavy, about 267 lbs (121 kg). Use at least three people when moving the library. If the library is not going to be rack mounted, go to Install Components on page 18, to...

  • Page 18: Install Components

    Note: If you have questions about any of the installation procedures, you can access more detailed documentation on each component on the Spectra Logic Web site at: www.spectralogic.com. Quad Interface Processors (QIPs) About the QIPs S-QIP The SCSI QIP (S-QIP) provides a SCSI interface between the host and the tape drives.

  • Page 19: Install Qips

    QIP will depend on how you choose to partition the library. The bottom QIP supports the bottom four drive slots, the top QIP supports the top four drives. See the Spectra 12K Library User Guide for details. 1. Remove the QIP from the packaging and protective bag.

  • Page 20: Install Drives

    5. Move the library to its permanent location (if necessary) and proceed to Power On on page 21. Warning: The Spectra 12K library is heavy, about 267 lbs (121 kg). Use at least three people when moving the library. Spectra® 12K Library Unpacking and Installation Guide...

  • Page 21: Power On

    Spectra® 12K Library Unpacking and Installation Guide Power On 1. Locate the power inlet and power switch on the rear of the library (Figure 19). Power plug Power switch Figure 19 Location of the power inlet and the power switch. 2.

  • Page 22: Initialization

    Initialization 1. When the library is first initializing, the following should occur: • The library will boot and some DOS boot messages will appear on the front panel screen. • The picker will begin its initialization. • The interior lights will come on, and the door lock will engage. •...

  • Page 23: Verify Drive Installation

    Verify Drive Installation 1. From the General Status screen, select the Switch User icon (Figure 20). 2. In the User Login window, select the white field next to Username to view the virtual keyboard. Type in the Username SU, and then select OK on the virtual keyboard.
  • Page 24 Spectra® 12K Library Unpacking and Installation Guide 3. Select the Drives bar, located in the middle of the general status screen (Figure 22). Figure 22 General Status screen.
  • Page 25 Spectra® 12K Library Unpacking and Installation Guide 4. The Drive Configuration menu appears (Figure 23). Figure 23 The Drive Configuration screen displaying two drives installed. There are three columns of information displayed for each drive slot. The left column lists the drive number and whether or not it is installed. The center column lists the model number on the top line, then the firmware revision, and the serial number on the last line.

  • Page 26: System Setup

    Spectra® 12K Library Unpacking and Installation Guide System Setup 1. Select Toolbars and then select Configuration. 2. Select the System icon. The System Configuration window appears (Figure 24). Figure 24 The System Configuration window.
  • Page 27 Spectra® 12K Library Unpacking and Installation Guide To Set the Date and Time 1. Select Set Time, the Set System Time window appears (Figure 25). Figure 25 The Set System Time window. 2. Use the -/+ keys to select desired date and time. 3.
  • Page 28 Spectra® 12K Library Unpacking and Installation Guide Note: If you will be using the Remote Library Controller (RLC), it is strongly recommended that you use a Static IP address, rather than using DHCP. • If the library will have a static address, enter the IP address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway that you want the library to use (select the white text field to access the virtual keyboard).

  • Page 29: Option Enablement

    3. Select Submit Key. Your keyed option is now enabled. 4. Continue to enter all the key codes purchased from Spectra Logic. Once you are finished, go to Partitioning the Library on page 30. Spectra® 12K Library Unpacking and Installation Guide...

  • Page 30: Partitioning The Library

    You will not be able to run the necessary test unless at least one partition has been defined. To partition your library, you will need to use your Spectra 12K Library User Guide that was shipped with this library.

  • Page 31: Install New Picker

    Install New Picker Note: You must have created at least one partition in order to run the following test. 1. Select Toolbars, then select Maintenance. 2. Select the Diagnostics icon. 3. From the Diagnostics screen, select Advanced. 4. From the Available Test list, select Install New Picker, and select Prepare Test (Figure 27).

  • Page 32: Load Media

    Spectra® 12K Library Unpacking and Installation Guide Load Media You are now ready to load media. 1. Select Toolbars, then select General. 2. Select the Inventory icon. Figure 28 The Inventory screen. 3. Select the appropriate partition from the Partition pull-down menu in the upper right-hand corner of the Inventory screen.

  • Page 33: Finish

    Spectra® 12K Library Unpacking and Installation Guide Finish This completes the Spectra 12K library unpacking and installation procedure. If You Have Difficulty If you need further assistance with any part of these procedures, call Spectra Logic Technical Support at (800) 227-4637 or (303) 449-6444, extension 3175.

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