Overland Storage ARCvault 12, ARCvault 24 Quick Start Manual

Quick Start Guide

ARCvault 12 & 24

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This document describes how to unpack and install either
an ARCvault 12 autoloader or ARCvault 24 library into a
standard RETMA 19" rack. Both units have a 2U form
factor.

Before unpacking the unit, ensure that the area is free
from conditions that cause electrostatic discharge (ESD).
Discharge static electricity from your body by touching a
known grounded surface. Also, avoid touching pins, leads,
or circuitry.

Each unit comes with the outside Rail Kit and an
Accessory Kit containing these items:

• Read Me First document

• Power cord

• LVD SCSI cable, 2m (6.5 ft.)

• SCSI terminator

• Documentation CD with a PDF of the user guide

• This ARCvault 12 & 24 Quick Start Guide

First Things First—Activate Your Warranty!

Before installing your new unit, it is essential that you
activate your ARCvault warranty. Technical and warranty
support are not available until this is done.

All that is required is for you to register your unit at the
Overland Technical Support website.

1. Go to the Overland Technical Support website at:

http://support.overlandstorage.com/

2. Using the MEMBER LOGIN E-mail and Password

fields, log in to the site.

NOTE: If you are not yet a member,
click the SIGN UP NOW button and
follow the instructions to become a
member. It’s free!

3. Under MY PRODUCTS, click Add

or Register a New Product and

follow the on-screen instructions.

Unpacking the ARCvault Unit

Both the ARCvault 12 and ARCvault 24 come packaged in
the same type of container (Figure 1).

WARNING: Due to the weight of the unit, it is
recommended that at least two people be used to
lift the unit out of the box to prevent injury.

1. Open the top of the box and remove the rail kit and

accessory kit.

2. Remove the top packaging piece.

3. Lift the ARCvault out and set it on a secure surface.

4. Remove the end packaging pieces from the library.

5. Carefully turn the unit on its side and remove the

tie-down underneath.

CAUTION: The tie-down holds the shuttle and robotics in place

for shipment and MUST be removed before operating the unit.

6. Place the packaging components in the box.

7. Save the box in case you ever need to ship the unit.

Rail Kit Accessory Kit

Figure 1. Unpacking an ARCvault

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Installing the Rack Kit

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Every ARCvault comes with the inside slide rails already
attached to the unit. You only need to attach the outside
rails on your rack. The rail kit includes both outside rails
and all mounting hardware.

WARNING: It is recommended that a mechanical
lifter (or at least two people) be used to raise and
align the unit to prevent injury during installation.

1. Locate and mark the holes for the outside rails and

retaining screws.

a. Starting with the right front flange at the bottom

of the rack (or from the top of a previously mounted
component), locate the first set (Figure 2) of three
holes with equal gaps of 5/8 inch (1.6cm).

Right Front Flange

Retaining Screw
Hole Mark

5/8" (1.6cm)

2U

First

Hole

Set

1/2" (1.3cm)

5/8" (1.6cm)

5/8" (1.6cm)

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Top Rail
Hole Mark

Bottom Rail
Hole Mark

Figure 2. Holes Used for Attaching Rails

Front Bracket & Rail Assembly

Adjust Rear Bracket to Fit

PEM Studs and Lock Nuts

Figure 3. Outside Rail Adjustment

c. Loosely replace the retained washers and screws.

d. Repeat Steps a–c for the left rail.

4. Using the eight SEMS screws and four bar nuts

provided, attach the rails (Figure 4) inside the flanges.

NOTE: To ensure proper alignment, the bar nut corner
notches must face away from the rail.

a. Attach the right outside rail inside the marked

locations (Figure 4) of the right front and right rear
flanges.

b. Tighten the adjustment nuts on the outside edge.

c. Repeat Steps a–b for the left outside rail.

Rear Flanges

Front Flanges

Bar Nut

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b. Mark the top and bottom holes of the set for the

rail screws.

c. Mark the second hole above the set for the

retaining screw.

d. Repeat Steps a–c for the left side.

2. Repeat Step 1 for the rear holes.

CAUTION: Be sure rear holes are horizontally in line with the

front holes to assure the unit remains level.

3. Adjust the rear brackets to fit inside the rack flanges.

a. Remove and retain the two adjustment nuts and

washers on the right outside rail.

b. Move the rear bracket so that the two PEM studs

are in different slots (Figure 3).

• Use the center and rear slots for a 30" rack.

• Use the front and center slots for a 36" rack.

Clip Nut

Adjustment Nuts

Figure 4. Attaching Outside Rails

5. Attach two clip-nuts to the retaining screw holes on

the front rack flanges.

6. Move ball-bearing rail slides all the way to the front of

the rail to assist with the installation of the unit.

7. Lift the ARCvault unit and, aligning the inner rails

into the outer rails on the rack, gently slide it into the
rack until the front panel touches the rack.

8. Tighten the captive

thumbscrews behind the doors

to secure the unit to the rack.

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