Spectra Logic T-Series Spectra T50e Hardware Replacement Manual

Spectra T50e

Library Control Module
Replacement Instructions

PN 90970024 Revision A

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Spectra T50e Library Control Module Replacement Instructions
Revision A, August 2008

Copyright © 2008 Spectra Logic Corporation. All rights reserved.

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Ethernet connector

USB ports

Flash (SD) card

LCM

(location and

orientation)

These instructions describes how to replace the T50e Library Control Module (LCM).

The library contains a single LCM, which provides the logic and circuitry to control the
robotics and display the user interface on the library’s touch screen. The LCM includes
an embedded web server to provide remote access to the user interface through the
Remote Library Controller (RLC) using a standard web browser. It also houses the flash
card. Figure 1 shows the available connections on the LCM.

Note: Depending on the ASM service level you purchased, the LCM may

not be included in your on-site LCM kit.

Figure 1 Connections to the LCM.

Before You Begin

 Ensure that the work area is free from conditions that could cause

electrostatic discharge (ESD). Discharge static electricity from your body by

touching a known grounded surface, such as a computer’s metal chassis.

 Ensure that you have saved a backup copy of your library’s configuration—see

Preparing for Replacement on page 4).

 Power the library off—Ensure that the library and flash card are both idle, and

then power the library off (Resetting the Library on page 19 for important
information).

Gathering Tools and Supplies

 A new Spectra T50e LCM module
 A #2 Phillips screwdriver

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Continuing Backups

If the LCM is malfunctioning, you have no control of the library through the Library
Controller (LC) on the front panel or through the Remote Library Controller (RLC). A
malfunctioning LCM can also affect robotics and tape drives. Backups are interrupted if
the robotics or tape drives are affected and cannot be restarted until after the LCM is
replaced.

Preparing for Replacement

You have a Valid Backup Library Configuration Whenever you modify the

configuration of the library or a partition, you have the option of saving the
configuration to a USB storage device, as described in the Spectra T50eLibrary User
Guide. The saved configuration can be used to restore a lost configuration.

If you previously saved the library configuration on a USB storage device or uploaded
it to a file on your computer, locate the most current configuration file before
beginning the replacement procedure. You can use this saved configuration to restore
the library configuration after you replace the LCM.

If you have a valid saved configuration, continue with Replacing the LCM on page 13.

Caution: Do not attempt to save the library configuration if the LCM is

malfunctioning. Any information saved at this point may be
corrupted.

You do

library configuration, or are unable to locate it, you may need to reconfigure your
library manually after replacing the LCM.

In this case, it is important to write down the following library information before
continuing. The items to write down are listed here and described below:

not

have a Valid Backup Library Configuration If do not have a valid backup

 Option keys
 Encryption keys
 Partition information
 Network information
 Email Users and SMTP IP Address
 AutoSupport Log Profile information for each profile
 General settings
 Library Logon Users and Passwords
 Auto Support Log file

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Option Keys

1. Select Configuration > Option Keys. The Option Keys screen appears.

2. Write down all of the 15-character alphanumeric keys.

Encryption Keys

Before You Begin

This information is only needed if you have enabled encryption in a partition in the
library.

1. Select Security > Encryption. The Encryption configuration screen appears.

2. Follow these steps for each encryption key.
a. Select Export.

b. Decide whether to save the key to a USB device, or to mail it to a previously

defined email recipient.

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Spectra Logic recommends saving the key to a USB device as it allows he library
to verify that the save completed successfully by using the Check Key Files
option. If you plan to save the key to a USB device, plug the USB device into the
LCM before proceeding (see Figure 1).

Note: Do not use the default [e-mail] email

recipient. Spectra Logic does not save emailed configuration files.

c. Enter a password, which is used to encrypt the key itself, select Next.

d. Make a record of the password, which you will need to import the key. Without

it, you cannot import the key, and the data which was encrypted using the key
will be inaccessible.

e. Confirm that the encrypted key copied correctly by using one of these methods:
 USB device—Select the Check Key Files button.

If the confirmation indicates the key did not copy correctly, delete all data from
the USB device so that no trace of the failed key attachment remains, then re­export the key to a different USB device, beginning with Step 2.

 Emailed—Confirm the receipt of the attachment by contacting the user to whom

you sent the encrypted key file and verifying receipt and validity of the key.

Partition Settings

1. Select Configuration > Partitions. The Partitions screen appears.

2. Select Details and write down all partition information (for each partition),

including:

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