Spectra Logic Spectra 10K, Spectra 4000, Spectra 5000, Spectra 9000, Spectra 10000 Supplementary Manual
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Tape Carousel Upgrade Guide for Spectra Logic Libraries
Tape Carousel Upgrade Guide
for Spectra Logic Libraries
Tape Carousel Upgrade Guide for Spectra Logic Libraries
Part Number 90840073
Revision F
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Introduction
About this Manual
This manual describes the procedure for removing and replacing the carousel in the Spectra Logic tape
libraries. Use this manual if you are upgrading your library from a smaller capacity carousel to a larger
capacity carousel.
This manual is also useful if you need to remove and replace the carousel for maintenance reasons or as an
intermediate step in another procedure.
Contents
Introduction ..........................................................................................................3
Background Information ......................................................................................4
Prepare the Library and Host System...................................................................5
Disassemble the Library.......................................................................................6
Move the Sony Drives Away From the Carousel.................................................7
Remove the Carousel............................................................................................8
Carousel Diagram.................................................................................................9
Prepare the New Carousel ..................................................................................10
Install the New Carousel ....................................................................................12
Assemble the Library .........................................................................................13
Configure the Library and Replace the Tapes....................................................14
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Background Information
Who can do this?
You need to feel comfortable working inside electronic equipment and should have some experience
installing and removing mechanical devices in computers. You also need to be familiar with the operating
system on the host computer, and with operating your library.
What you need to do this.
• a #1 phillips screwdriver, at least 6 inches long from the tip to the bottom of the handle
• a ¼ inch flat blade screwdriver
You need a carousel replacement kit from Spectra Logic. Multiple replacement kits are available.
• Spectra 4000/5000, 20 to 60 slot FRU upgrade kit: 90841500
• Spectra 4000/5000, 40 to 60 slot FRU upgrade kit: 90841501
• Spectra 4000/5000, 20 to 40 slot FRU upgrade kit: 90841502
• Spectra 9000, 20 to 40 slot FRU upgrade kit: 90849001
• Spectra 10000, 20 to 40 slot FRU upgrade kit: 92848057
Obtain a password from Spectra Logic technical support.
Alert: If you are upgrading the library to a larger capacity carousel, at the end of this procedure you
will update the library configuration to recognize the larger carousel. The library will not recognize the larger carousel without this update.
You need the library serial number to obtain a password from Spectra Logic technical support. The password
allows access to the
1. Access the Spectra Logic screen and write down the library serial number in the table below.
2. Call Spectra Logic technical support at 1-800-399-3585 and tell us what you are doing. You will be
given a password for upgrading the carousel size. Write the password in the table below.
MFG screen to update the library configuration.
The library serial number is above the manufactured date.
(Do not use the serial number in this figure, it will not work for your library.)
Table 1: Serial Number and Password for your library
Serial number for YOUR library
Password from Spectra Logic technical support
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Figure 1: Spectra Logic Screen
Prepare the Library and Host System
Remove all tapes from the drives and the library.
1. Access the main GUI screen. Note if any tape drives are
2. Move all tapes out of the library and drives; use the library’s bulk unload feature or your backup software.
3. Close the rotary door on the library. When all tapes are removed from the library, press the library door
button on the outside of the library and close the library door. When the door is closed, the tape slot on
the door faces in.
Warning:
Shut down the library and the host system.
1. Perform a complete system shut down. Exit all programs running on the host computer and switch
OFF the power to the host computer, the library, and any other attached equipment and SCSI peripherals.
The library door MUST BE CLOSED before you continue.
LOADED.
Warning:
Electrical shock hazard inside the library and can cause injury or death. Disconnect
the AC power to the library before removing the cover. Never connect AC power to
the library with the cover removed.
Warning:
Possible visible laser light source inside the library and can cause serious,
permanent eye injury. Never connect the AC power to the library with the cover
removed.
2. Disconnect all connections to the library.
• Disconnect the AC power cord from the wall outlet and the rear of the library.
• Disconnect the SCSI cables from the rear of the library.
• If applicable, disconnect the serial cable from the RS-232 port on the rear of the library.
3. Move the library to a location where you have access to all sides of the library and sufficient table space
to place parts and work comfortably.
Note: You may find it easiest to remove the carousel when you are facing the rear of the library.
Warning:
The library is heavy, about 56 lbs. Get help moving the library.
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