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Upgrading a 20-Slot Library to 40 or 60 Slots

Upgrading 20-Slot Libraries to 40 Slots

Chapter 2

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8. Place the plastic slider tools on top and at the front of the existing 

library (see Figure 2-4).

Figure 2-4

Installing the Plastic Slider Tools

Summary of Contents for ProBook 440

Page 1: ...Tape Library Twenty Slot to Forty Slot Upgrade Kit Modular Scalability Guide for Library Models 2 20 4 40 6 60 and 6 140 Edition 2 Part Number C7242 90011 June 2000 Printed in Greeley CO USA ...

Page 2: ... change without notice Printing History New editions of this manual incorporate all material updated since the previous edition The manual printing date and part number indicate the current edition The printing date changes when a new edition is printed Minor corrections and updates incorporated at reprint do not change this date Edition 1 January 2000 Initial printing Edition 2 June 2000 Added in...

Page 3: ...on to an operating procedure or practice that could damage the product if not correctly performed Do not proceed until you understand and meet these required conditions NOTE Notes explain significant concepts or operating instructions TIP Tips provide hints or shortcuts for a procedure For the purpose of this documentation we will use the term Model 6 140 to indicate all library models that are fi...

Page 4: ... twenty slots to a library with the capacity for four drives and forty slots or six drives and sixty slots Chapter 3 Upgrading a 40 Slot Library to 60 Slots Describes how to upgrade library modules with the capacity for four drives and forty slots to a library with the capacity for six drives and sixty slots Chapter 4 Upgrading Library Model 6 140 Describes how to upgrade the library by increasing...

Page 5: ... the Display and Viewing Window 2 18 Replacing the Cosmetic Doors 2 20 Verifying the Connection 2 21 Powering on the Library 2 21 Running Diagnostic Tests 2 21 Configuring the Library 2 22 Reconfiguring the Backup Software 2 22 3 Upgrading a 40 Slot Library to 60 Slots Identifying Upgrade Kit Components 3 2 Upgrading 40 Slot Libraries to 60 Slots 3 5 Connecting the Library Modules 3 8 Moving the F...

Page 6: ...e Upgrade Module for Installation 4 7 Check the Upgrade Kit Contents 4 7 Preparing the Upgrade Module 4 9 Upgrading the 6 100 and 6 120 Model Libraries 4 10 Securing the Upgrade Module to the Cabinet 4 11 Reassembling the Upgraded Library 4 15 Verifying the Connection 4 18 Powering on the Library 4 18 Running Diagnostic Tests 4 18 Configuring the Library 4 19 Reconfiguring the Backup Software 4 19...

Page 7: ...Chapter 1 1 1 Preparing for the Upgrade 1 Preparing a 2 20 and 4 40 Library for the Upgrade ...

Page 8: ... cosmetic enclosure on the existing library Remove the front panel components and display from the existing library Remove the silver label from the top of the existing library For 20 to 40 slot upgrades add the vertical lift assembly to the transport assembly Stack the upgrade module on top of the existing library Secure the two modules together with screws Install the interconnect cable between ...

Page 9: ...odate the upgrade module For a forty to sixty slot upgrade you will need 5 EIA of clearance 8 75 inches above the existing library CAUTION This library contains very sensitive electrical components It is important to follow the proper procedures for preventing electrostatic discharge ESD Use wrist grounding straps and anti static mats when removing and replacing cards and major assemblies Failure ...

Page 10: ...move the cosmetic enclosure cover and label by following these steps 1 Power off and unplug the library 2 For a standalone library remove the cosmetic enclosure Refer to Figure 1 1 for the screw locations You will not reuse this enclosure after the upgrade Figure 1 1 Removing the Cosmetic Standalone Enclosure ...

Page 11: ...lift cover See Figure 2 10 on page 2 14 For libraries rackmounted in a 55 mm bezel depth rack remove the trim brackets from each side of the library see Figure 2 11 on page 2 15 or Figure 3 6 on page 3 10 for the location of the trim bracket screws The trim brackets secure the library to the rack Push the library 2 3 of the way out of the rack by using the vertical handle at the back of the librar...

Page 12: ...the door 2 Remove the front magazine by lifting the handle on the top of the magazine and pulling upward Figure 1 3 on page 1 7 Make a note of where the magazines are located so that you reinstall them in the same place 3 Push the release tab on the back of the cosmetic door and simultaneously pull upward on the sheet metal tab to release the door see Figure 1 3 on page 1 7 CAUTION To avoid breaki...

Page 13: ...a 2 20 and 4 40 Library for the Upgrade Removing the Cosmetic Doors Chapter 1 1 7 Preparing for the Upgrade Figure 1 3 Removing the Cosmetic Doors 1 Release tab 2 Sheet metal tab 3 Cosmetic door connecting hooks ...

Page 14: ... and replacing cards and assemblies Failure to follow proper procedures could damage the circuitry 1 Remove the display cover and chin plate underneath the display on the existing library module The screw locations are indicated in Figure 1 4 Save these screws to later reinstall the display cover and chin plate NOTE Your library might only be one module instead of two modules which is shown in Fig...

Page 15: ...nt panel display by sliding it upward then gently lifting it away from the front of the library 5 Disconnect the cable from the back of the display by grasping the sides of the connector and pulling outward Place the front panel in an ESD protected area CAUTION Ensure the display cable is not obstructing the internal moving parts Secure the cable to the side of the chassis 6 Remove the black RFI d...

Page 16: ...chassis to optimize the upgrade procedure Unpack the chassis from the upgrade kit From the front of the upgrade module remove the black sheet metal RFI shield See Figure 1 5 on page 1 9 for the location and instructions on removing this part Save these screws to later re install the shield On the 20 to 40 slot upgrade remove the top cover from the upgrade module See Figure 1 2 on page 1 5 for the ...

Page 17: ...Chapter 2 2 1 Upgrading 20 Slot Libraries 2 Upgrading a 20 Slot Library to 40 or 60 Slots ...

Page 18: ...as the upgrade kit described on Table 3 1 on page 3 2 Table 2 1 Upgrade Kit Contents Depending on Configuration Callout Number Description of Part 1 Forehead 2 Chin plate 3 Plastic slider tools 4 Stop latch bracket 5 Cosmetic door with sheet metal tabs 6 Viewing window 7 Cosmetic door with sheet metal tabs 8 Vertical lift assembly 9 Vertical lift circuit board 10 Clip nut template for rackmounted ...

Page 19: ...e fibre channel card and cosmetic enclosures are separate upgrade kits Figure 2 1 Exploded View of Upgrade Kit Components 14 Hardware bag that contains the following extra parts provided Clip nuts 10 24 x 0 50 Screws 6 32 Phillips 15 Power cord Table 2 1 Upgrade Kit Contents Depending on Configuration Callout Number Description of Part ...

Page 20: ...ti static mats when removing and replacing cards and major assemblies Failure to follow proper procedures could damage the circuitry Parts to Discard Top cover for 20 slot libraries Figure 1 2 on page 1 5 Guide blocks on top of the transport assembly Figure 2 3 on page 2 6 Existing cosmetic enclosure for standalone libraries Figure 1 1 on page 1 4 Plastic slider tools from the upgrade kit Figure 2...

Page 21: ...and lower the rack s leveler feet Failure to extend the anti tip foot could result in personal injury or damage to the tape library if the rack tips over 1 Complete the steps in Chapter 1 2 For rackmounted libraries ensure the library is in the service position approximately 2 3 of the way out of the rack 3 Using the finger holes lift the transport assembly up and out of the library Place the tran...

Page 22: ...n step 4c b Align the lift circuit board with the screw holes on the transport assembly and insert two screws The screws and board are packaged together in the upgrade kit Tighten the screws securely but do not over tighten c Align the screw holes in the vertical lift assembly to the top of the transport assembly Insert five of the screws from step 4a and tighten in the order specified in Figure 2...

Page 23: ...acket For racks with a 55 mm bezel depth you can remove the original trim brackets and push the library flush into the rack to install the bottom clip nuts c Using the rackmount template install two clip nuts into each back column of the rack NOTE Use the EIA markers as a reference point to ensure the holes on the rack correspond to the holes on the template The EIA markers on the templates are re...

Page 24: ...Library to 40 or 60 Slots Upgrading 20 Slot Libraries to 40 Slots Chapter 2 2 8 8 Place the plastic slider tools on top and at the front of the existing library see Figure 2 4 Figure 2 4 Installing the Plastic Slider Tools ...

Page 25: ...pgrade module Figure 2 5 Removing the Stop Bracket 10 Using two people or an appropriately rated mechanical lift align the bottom of the upgrade module with the top of the existing library The upgrade module weighs 47 pounds Do not lift the library using the power supply or drive module handles 11 Slide the upgrade module on top of the library until the modules are aligned in the front Remove the ...

Page 26: ...ils to the top of the library and rotate them out until they drop between the rack column and the library Be careful not to accidentally move the clip nuts c Attach the rails to the front of the rack Use the same screws that originally attached the rails to the rack d Ensure the rails are extended to the outside of the rack column and attach the rails to the back of the rack NOTE Ensure the mounti...

Page 27: ...smetic door Figure 2 7 You will need to remove the magazines and use a short T 25 driver to access these screw holes 2 Push the library out of the rack using the lowest library module Continue easing the library out of the rack until the library is 2 3 of the way out of the rack Do not push the library past the stop bracket 3 Install seven 10 24 x 0 50 screws inside the chassis to secure the two u...

Page 28: ... on the lowest library module to access the umbilical cable connector Figure 2 2 on page 2 5 b Ensure the gear teeth on the vertical lift transport assembly are aligned with the gear rails and that the gear rails are level with each other see Figure 2 8 c When the vertical lift transport assembly is level with the top of the upgraded library lower it to the bottom of the library Figure 2 8 Alignin...

Page 29: ... the library and the connecting tabs on the other side Figure 2 9 You can wait to install the back left screw until you complete step 6 a Install the forehead included in the upgrade kit with four 10 24 x 0 50 screws b Install the weight warning label on the top cover c For standalone libraries install the cosmetic enclosure see Figure 1 1 on page 1 4 for screw locations Figure 2 9 Installing the ...

Page 30: ... bracket on top of the library by following these steps see Figure 2 10 a Remove if necessary the left screw from the top cover b Install the stop latch bracket by inserting the tab into the latch stop c Re install the screw into the top cover The library is now secured inside the rack Figure 2 10 Stop Latch Bracket ...

Page 31: ...acket screws to secure the library to the rack 10 Remove the cards and slot covers from the back of the existing library to access the interconnect cable Place the cards in an ESD protected area 11 From the back of the library and using an additional light source connect the interconnect cable from the motherboard on the upgrade module to the motherboard on the existing library The connection shou...

Page 32: ... show in Figure 2 12 The pins can become damaged if the cable is incorrectly installed Figure 2 12 Installing the Interconnect Cable 12 Install or replace the cards and drives into both units Refer to the pull out tabs on the back of the library for card locations TIP The number on the cards match the number on the back of the library chassis ...

Page 33: ...l it to the right of the pull out tabs on the back of the library Figure 2 13 Add the second upgrade notice label underneath the front left magazine on the lowest library module Figure 2 13 Installing the Upgrade Notice Label 14 Add the upgrade serial number label to the bottom pull out tab on the back of the library 15 Continue the procedure by referring to Moving the Front Panel Components and D...

Page 34: ... to exchange the display components from the existing library with the upgrade module Replacing the Display and Viewing Window 1 Install the black RFI display shield to the top module Two short T 15 screws attach the shield to the library chassis see Figure 2 14 The display shield has a larger opening on top to accommodate the display 2 Install the black RFI viewing window shield to the lower libr...

Page 35: ...T 10 screws that are next to the soft keys to secure the display to the chassis see Figure 2 15 Figure 2 15 Connecting the Front Panel 6 Re install the display cover by easing the top of the cover underneath the forehead and sliding it down see Figure 1 4 on page 1 8 Tighten the two phillips head screws to secure the display cover in place 7 Install the viewing window from the upgrade kit to the b...

Page 36: ...ks through the holes in the front of the door 2 Holding the cosmetic door in place align the holes in the sheet metal with the holes in the door see Figure 1 3 on page 1 7 3 Push the sheet metal tab downward so that the sheet metal plate clicks into place beneath the plastic tab 4 Replace the magazines Ensure you replace the magazines in their original location 5 Close the doors ...

Page 37: ...ch on the front of the library Running Diagnostic Tests When you power on the library it will automatically run an inventory check The inventory check will test for vertical alignment drive slot availability and electronics Check the home page on the display to see the overall health of the library and the availability of drives slots The front panel display will also show any errors In addition t...

Page 38: ...ded library remove the tapes from the old mailslot 0 1 or 5 slots and add them to the new mailslot on the top module When you power the library on the library will automatically reconfigure itself for the upgraded capacity and new mailslot The firmware automatically recognizes the upgrade status so no additional library configuration is needed Reconfiguring the Backup Software Your software applic...

Page 39: ...Chapter 3 3 1 Upgrading 40 Slot Libraries 3 Upgrading a 40 Slot Library to 60 Slots ...

Page 40: ...e upgrade kits Table 3 1 Upgrade Kit Contents Callout Number Description of Part 1 Forehead 2 Chin plate 3 Plastic slider tools 4 Cosmetic door 5 Viewing window 6 Cosmetic door 7 Clip nut template for rackmounted upgrades 8 Upgrade labels 9 Interconnect cable 10 Library chassis that includes a top cover slave controller card power supply and magazines 11 Hardware bag that contains the following sc...

Page 41: ...Upgrading a 40 Slot Library to 60 Slots Identifying Upgrade Kit Components Chapter 3 3 3 Upgrading 40 Slot Libraries Figure 3 1 Exploded View of Upgrade Components ...

Page 42: ...nting electrostatic discharge ESD Use wrist grounding straps and anti static mats when removing and replacing cards and major assemblies Failure to follow proper procedures could damage the circuitry Parts to Discard Existing cosmetic enclosure for standalone libraries Figure 2 9 on page 2 13 Plastic slider tools from the upgrade kit Figure 3 2 on page 3 6 Existing trim brackets for libraries rack...

Page 43: ...t have threaded screw holes select the 6 60 clip nut template which matches the height of the upgraded library and follow the steps below a Hold the template next to the rack column so that the bottom of the template aligns with the bottom of the library b Install three clip nuts from the upgrade kit into each front column of the rack The top two clip nuts are used for the top mounting rail The mi...

Page 44: ...ider tools on top of the existing library Figure 3 2 Figure 3 2 Installing the Plastic Slider Tools 7 Using two people or an appropriately rated mechanical lift align the bottom of the upgrade module with the top of the existing library The upgrade module weighs 47 pounds Do not lift the library using the power supply or drive module handles 8 Slide the upgrade module on top of the library until t...

Page 45: ...ower the rails to the top of the library and rotate them out until they drop between the rack column and the library Be careful not to accidentally move the clip nuts c Attach the rails to the front of the rack Use the same screws that originally attached the rails to the rack d Ensure the rails are extended to the outside of the rack column and attach the rails to the back of the rack NOTE Ensure...

Page 46: ...top front doors Figure 3 4 You will need to remove the magazines and use a short T 25 driver to access these screw holes 2 Push the library out of the rack distributing the weight on the lowest library module Do not push the library more than 2 3 of the way out of the rack 3 Install seven 10 24 x 0 50 screws inside the chassis to secure the two units together Figure 3 4 Figure 3 4 Installing the S...

Page 47: ...e Figure 3 5 You can wait to install the back left screw until you complete step 6 5 Install the forehead included in the upgrade kit with four 10 24 x 0 50 screws Figure 3 5 Replacing the Cover and Forehead 6 Replace the stop latch bracket on top of the library by following these steps see Figure 2 5 on page 2 9 a Install the stop latch by inserting the tab into the latch stop b Re install the sc...

Page 48: ...rim Brackets 8 Using the vertical handle on the back of the library pull the library into the rack 9 For rackmounted libraries with a bezel depth of 55 mm secure the library to the rack by tightening the trim bracket screws 10 Remove the cards and slot covers from the back of the existing library to access the interconnect cable Place the cards in an ESD protected area NOTE Make a note of the card...

Page 49: ...d on the upgrade module to the motherboard on the existing library The connection should go from the top connector of the existing library to the bottom connector of the upgrade module Figure 3 7 Ensure the cable does not interfere with other connectors CAUTION Align and install the interconnect cable as show in Figure 3 7 The pins can become damaged if the cable is incorrectly installed Figure 3 ...

Page 50: ...ry chassis 13 Select the upgrade notice label that is in the appropriate language for the customer and install it to the right of the pull out tabs on the back of the library Figure 2 13 on page 2 17 Add the second upgrade notice label underneath the front left magazine on the lowest library module 14 Add the upgrade serial number label to the bottom pull out tab on the back of the library 15 Cont...

Page 51: ...ou will need to exchange the display components from the existing library with the upgrade module Replacing the Display and Viewing Window 1 Install the black RFI display shield to the top module Two short T 15 screws attach the shield to the library chassis see Figure 3 8 The display shield has a larger opening on top to accommodate the display 2 Install the black RFI viewing window shield to the...

Page 52: ...to the soft keys to secure the display to the chassis see Figure 3 9 Figure 3 9 Connecting the Front Panel 6 Re install the display cover by easing the top of the cover underneath the forehead and sliding it down see Figure 1 4 on page 1 8 Tighten the two phillips head screws to secure the display cover in place 7 Install the viewing window from the upgrade kit to the bottom library module Tighten...

Page 53: ...necting hooks through the holes in the front of the door 2 Holding the cosmetic door in place align the holes in the sheet metal with the holes in the door see Figure 1 3 on page 1 7 3 Push the sheet metal tab downward so that the sheet metal plate clicks into place beneath the plastic tab 4 Replace the magazines Ensure you replace the magazines in their original location 5 Close the doors ...

Page 54: ...f the library Running Diagnostic Tests When you power on the library it will automatically run an inventory check The inventory check will test for vertical alignment drive slot availability and electronics Check the home page on the display to see the overall health of the library and the availability of drives slots The front panel display will also show any errors In addition to the inventory c...

Page 55: ...f the upgraded library remove the tapes from the old mailslot 0 1 or 5 slots and add them to the new mailslot on the top module When you power the library on the library will automatically reconfigure itself for the upgraded capacity and new mailslot The firmware automatically recognizes the upgrade status so no additional library configuration is needed Reconfiguring the Backup Software Your soft...

Page 56: ...Upgrading a 40 Slot Library to 60 Slots Verifying the Connection Chapter 3 3 18 ...

Page 57: ...Chapter 4 4 1 Upgrading Library 6 140 4 Upgrading Library Model 6 140 ...

Page 58: ...dule Remove the top cover forehead and silver labels from the existing library Install the interconnect cable between the motherboards on both modules Install the top cover forehead and retainer brackets on the upgrade module Install the upgrade notification and cartridge identification labels Re position the RFI cable on the back left side of the upgrade module Connect the power cord and power on...

Page 59: ... located at the bottom of the library cabinet After extending these rails lower the leveler feet to keep the library cabinet from moving when you are servicing it 3 Use a 3 16 Allen wrench to remove the side panels from the cabinet by following these steps see Figure 4 2 on page 4 4 a Loosen the four captive fasteners that secure each side panel to the cabinet Hold the panel in place when removing...

Page 60: ...Upgrading Library Model 6 140 Preparing the Existing Library for Upgrade Chapter 4 4 4 Figure 4 2 Removing the Cabinet Side Panels ...

Page 61: ...Upgrading Library 6 140 5 Using ESD precautions anti static mats and wrist straps remove the two T 10 screws that secure the side panel that is closest to the back of the library Slide the panel to the left and then pull it out from the library Figure 4 3 Removing the Library Side Panels ...

Page 62: ...library see Figure 4 4 2 Remove the top cover by removing the two T 25 screws that secure the cover to the top of the library see Figure 4 4 3 Ease the cover off by lifting the left side up and pulling the cover out 4 Remove the silver labels that are on top of the library one on each side Remove these labels to connect the upgrade module to the top of the library see Figure 4 4 Figure 4 4 Removin...

Page 63: ... 1 Plastic slider tools 2 Left front panel door 3 Right front panel door 4 Trim brackets 5 Label kit that includes the upgrade labels and cartridge identification labels 6 Interconnect cable 7 Library chassis that includes a slave controller card power supply magazines and retainer brackets 8 Two hardware bags that contain the following extra parts provided 10 24 x 0 50 crews 6 32 phillip screws 1...

Page 64: ...Upgrading Library Model 6 140 Preparing the Upgrade Module for Installation Chapter 4 4 8 Figure 4 5 Exploded View of Upgrade Kit Components ...

Page 65: ... 6 140 Preparing the Upgrade Module 1 Using two 10 24 x 0 50 screws move the top cover from the existing library to the upgrade module Figure 4 6 2 Install the forehead on top of the upgrade module 3 Install the retainer brackets on each side of the upgrade module Figure 4 6 Replacing the Cover and Forehead ...

Page 66: ... of the upgrade module with the top of the existing library The upgrade module weighs 47 pounds Do not lift the library using the power supply handle 3 Slide the upgrade module on top of the library until the modules are aligned Remove the plastic slider tools by lifting the upgrade module up and easing the tools out 4 Finish aligning the two modules by gently moving the upgrade unit side to side ...

Page 67: ...n with the upgrade module see Figure 4 8 on page 4 12 b From each side of the library align the mounting rail on the cabinet to the holes on each side of the upgrade module Loosely install four 10 24 T 25 screws two on each end of the mounting rail to secure the upgrade module to the cabinet see Figure 4 8 on page 4 12 See Figure 4 8 on page 4 12 c Tighten the four 10 32 screws front and back that...

Page 68: ...Upgrading Library Model 6 140 Securing the Upgrade Module to the Cabinet Chapter 4 4 12 Figure 4 8 Securing the Upgrade Module ...

Page 69: ...erboard on the existing library The connection should go from the top connector of the existing library to the bottom connector of the upgrade module Figure 4 9 Ensure the cable does not interfere with other connectors CAUTION Align and install the interconnect cable as show in Figure 4 9 The pins can become damaged if the cable is incorrectly installed Figure 4 9 Installing the Interconnect Cable...

Page 70: ...ry cabinet Follow these steps to move the cable a Loosen the thumbscrew on the left slot of the second highest library module and remove the RFI cable b Install the clip nut so that it is even with the left slot on the upgrade module top of the library c Loosen the thumbscrew on the left slot of the upgraded module and slide the RFI cable over this screw d Tighten the thumbscrew e Secure the other...

Page 71: ...the magazines at the front of the library b Insert the cosmetic door s connecting hooks through the holes in the front of the door c Holding the cosmetic door in place align the holes in the sheet metal with the holes in the door see Figure 4 11 d Push the sheet metal tab downward so that the sheet metal plate clicks into place beneath the plastic tab e Close the doors Figure 4 11 Installing the C...

Page 72: ...he T 10 screws that secure the side panel to the library Figure 4 3 on page 4 5 c Tighten the side panels on the cabinet using a 3 16 Allen wrench Figure 4 2 on page 4 4 4 Install the upgrade notice label to the right of the pull out tabs on the back of the library and on the fifth library level Figure 4 12 on page 4 16 Add the second upgrade notice label underneath the front left magazine on the ...

Page 73: ...e cartridge identification label for your upgraded library Select and install the 101 110 label on the left and 111 120 on the right for a six level library The label is installed on the inside sheet metal edge of each door Select and install the 121 130 label on the left and 131 140 on the right for a seven level library The label is installed on the inside sheet metal edge of each door Figure 4 ...

Page 74: ...he front of the library Running Diagnostic Tests When you power on the library it will automatically run an inventory check The inventory check will test for vertical alignment drive slot availability and electronics Check the home page on the display to see the overall health of the library and the availability of drives slots The front panel display will also show any errors In addition to the i...

Page 75: ...pgraded library remove the tapes from the old mailslot 0 1 or 5 slots and add them to the new mailslot on the top module When you power the library on the library will automatically reconfigure itself for the upgraded capacity and new mailslot The firmware automatically recognizes the upgrade status so no additional library configuration is needed Reconfiguring the Backup Software Your software ap...

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