Overland Storage ARCvault 24 Quick Start Manual
Quick Start Guide
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Rack Kit &
End Cap
ESD
Bag
End Cap
CAUTION: Shuttle Bracket & Bottom
Screws MUST be Removed!
Accessory Kit
ARCvault®12 & 24
This document describes how to unpack and install either
an ARCvault 12 loader or ARCvault 24 library into a
standard RETMA 19" rack using only 2U of space. The
units come with either SCSI, Fibre Channel (FC), or SAS
drives installed.
Each unit comes with the tray-style Rack Kit and an
Accessory Kit containing these items:
• Read Me First document
• Power cord
• Bar code labels
• Magazine Release Tool
• Serial cable (for Service use only)
• Documentation CD with a PDF of the user guide
• This quick start guide
For SCSI drive models, the Accessory Kit also includes:
• LVD SCSI cable, 2m (6.5 ft.)
• SCSI terminator
For SAS drive models, the kit also includes:
• SAS cable, 3m (9.75 ft.)
Before unpacking the unit, ensure that the area is free
from conditions that cause electrostatic discharge (ESD).
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:
1. Go to the Overland Technical Support website at:
http://support.overlandstorage.com/
2. Using the MEMBER LOGIN, log in to the site.
NOTE: If you are not yet a member, click the New member?
link (Figure 1) and follow the instructions. It’s free!
3. From the menu on the left, select My Products > Add
or Register a Product, and follow the on-screen
instructions.
Figure 1. Login and Sign-up Links
Unpacking the ARCvault Unit
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.
Both the ARCvault 12 and ARCvault 24 come packaged in
the same type of container.
1. Open the top of the box (Figure 2) and lift off the top
end caps.
2. Remove the Rack Kit and Accessory Kit.
3. Lift the ARCvault out and set it on a secure surface.
4. Remove the ESD bag.
5. Using the enclosed Important Unpacking Instructions,
remove both the screws and well-nuts underneath
and the shuttle bracket inside the front left door.
CAUTION: The screws and bracket hold the robotics
in place for shipment and MUST be removed before
operating. Refer to the Important Unpacking
Instructions for details.
6. Place all the packaging components inside the box and
save the box in case you ever need to ship the unit.
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Figure 2. Unpacking an ARCvault
Installing the Rack Kit
1/2" (1.3cm)
5/8" (1.6cm)
2U
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3
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5/8" (1.6cm)
5/8" (1.6cm)
First
Hole
Set
Retaining Screw
Top Rai l
Hole Mark
Bottom Rail
Hole Mark
Hole Mark
Right Front Flange
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3
Adjust Rear Bracket to Fit
PEM Studs and Lock Nuts
Front Bracket & Rail Assembly
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Front Flanges
Rear Flanges
Adjustment Nuts
Bar Nut
Clip Nut
Every ARCvault comes with a tray-style rack kit that
allows you to easily install and remove the unit without
having to engage side rails. The rack kit includes 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.
WARNING: Use care when inserting or removing an
ARCvault unit into or out of a rack to prevent the
accidental tipping of the unit causing damage or
personal injury.
1. Locate and mark the holes for the 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 3) of three
holes with equal gaps of 5/8 inch (1.6cm).
b. Move the rear bracket so that the two PEM studs
are in different slots (Figure 4).
• For a 36" rack, use the two front slots.
• For a 30" rack, use the two center slots.
• For a 24" rack, use the two rear slots.
Figure 4. Outside Rail Adjustment
c. Loosely replace the retained washers and screws.
d. Repeat Steps a–c for the left rail.
4. Using the eight screws and four bar nuts provided,
attach the rails (Figure 5) inside the flanges:
NOTE: To ensure proper alignment, the bar nut corner
notches must face outside, away from the rail (Figure 5).
a. Attach the right rail inside the marked locations
(Figure 5) of the right front and right rear flanges.
b. Tighten the adjustment nuts.
c. Repeat Steps a–b for the left rail.
Figure 3. Holes Used for Attaching Rails
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 that the rear holes are
horizontally in line with the front holes. This assures
that the unit is level so that it can operate properly.
3. Adjust the rail rear brackets to fit the rail inside the
rack flanges.
a. Remove and retain the two adjustment nuts and
washers on the right rail.
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Figure 5. Attaching Outside Rails
5. Attach two clip-nuts to the holes marked on the front
rack flanges for the retaining thumbscrews.
6. Lift the ARCvault unit and gently slide it into the
rack until the front panel touches the rack.
7. Tighten the two retaining thumbscrews behind the
doors to secure the unit to the rack.
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