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Quick Start Guide

NEOxl 80 6U Expansion Module

This document describes how to add an optional Expansion 
Module to a NEOxl 80 6U tape library system.

Step 1

It is 

essential

 that you activate your warranty. Technical 

and warranty support are 

not available

 until the warranty 

is active.
The serial number is located at the rear of the module on the 
bottom left cover.

Module Registration

For an 

existing customer

:

1.

Go to 

http://support.overlandstorage.com/

 support page.

2.

Enter your 

e-mail 

address 

and

 password

 

in the appropriate fields, 
and then press 

Enter

 or 

click the right arrow (

>

).

3.

At the Support Home page, click 

Register New

.

4.

Enter the requested information and click

Submit

.

Your warranty certificate will be emailed to you. Follow 
the instructions in the email to complete the process.

For a 

new customer

:

1.

Go to the 

New User Registration

 page and follow the 

instructions.

2.

You’ll receive a confirmation e-mail from Overland with 
instructions on how to complete the process.

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Step 2

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

WARNUNG: Um Verletzungen zu vermeiden, empfehlen 
wir aufgrund des Gewichts des Moduls, dass mindestens 
zwei Personen das Modul aus der Verpackung heben.

AVERTISSEMENT:  En raison du poids du module, il est 
recommande d'utiliser deux personnes au moins pour 
soulever l'module hors de la boîte pour éviter les 
blessures.

NOTE: If the temperature in the room where the module will be 
installed varies by 15º C (30º F) from the room where the boxed 
module was stored, allow it to acclimate to the surrounding 
environment for at least 12 hours before unpacking it.

Unpack the Module

1.

Using two people, remove the 

module 

from its box and 

set it on a secure surface.

2.

Remove and save the 

packaging materials and tape

 

from the Expansion Module.

Tools Needed

You will need a small flat head or Torx screwdriver and a #2 
Phillips screwdriver.

Step 3

Power Off Library

If still running, power off the tape library from the Base 
Module front panel by pressing and holding down the power 
button for three (3) seconds.

NOTE: If the library does not perform a soft shutdown, press 
and hold the power button for 10 seconds.

Verify that the Robotic Assembly is in its parked position 
and that all host processes are idle.

Summary of Contents for Expansion Module

Page 1: ...s handled by TOLIS Group Inc Warranties are provided by TOLIS Group Inc and can be found at www tolisgroup com documentation html For warranty RMA assistance or technical support help please visit www tolisgroup com support html ...

Page 2: ...is recommended that at least two people be used to lift the module out of the box to prevent injury WARNUNG Um Verletzungen zu vermeiden empfehlen wir aufgrund des Gewichts des Moduls dass mindestens zwei Personen das Modul aus der Verpackung heben AVERTISSEMENT En raison du poids du module il est recommande d utiliser deux personnes au moins pour soulever l module hors de la boîte pour éviter les...

Page 3: ...on Module install the cover Align all cover tabs with the slots gently push it down and then slide the cover towards the rear until the spring lock engages 7 If the modules are upside down gently turn them both back over 8 Using the mechanical lifter reinstall the existing module back into the rack in its same location Step 4 WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to equipment alwa...

Page 4: ...ck causing damage or personal injury WARNUNG Um Verletzungen zu vermeiden empfehlen wir zur Rack Installation oder Deinstallation die Nutzung einer mechanischen Hebehilfe oder mindestens zwei Personen Seien Sie vorsichtig bei der Rack Installation oder Entnahme um ein versehentliches Kippen des Racks zu vermeiden und das Rack nicht zu beschädigen bzw sich selbst zu verletzen AVERTISSEMENT Afin d é...

Page 5: ...ey are installed correctly Step 7 All cabling power connections and cooling are located on the rear panel Drive Cable Attachment If tape drives are installed in the Expansion Module 1 Attach one end of the host interface cable to the expansion For a Serial Attached SCSI SAS connected expansion attach one end of the SAS cable to Port A left SAS HBA on the SAS drive For a Fibre Channel FC expansion ...

Page 6: ... the Overland Tandberg Downloads and Resources site http docs overlandstorage com neo 3 Under Downloads NEO Series Firmware click the link for the library 4 At the FTP site if newer firmware is shown download the firmware and Release Notes 5 Update the firmware using the NEOxl 80 Tape Library Administrator s Guide Confirm Your Tape Drive Firmware Refer to the installation instructions and warnings...

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