Overland Tandberg NEOxl 80 Replacement Instructions Manual Download Page 2

NEOxl 80 Spare Chassis Replacement Instructions

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Prepare the Library

Save the Configuration

This process is only needed for the NEOxl Base Module. 

1.

If you are saving the configuration file to a 

USB drive

insert the drive into one of the ports on the Base Module.

2.

Navigate to the 

Configuration > System > Save/Restore 

Configuration

 screen.

3.

Select the 

destination

 location for the download:

• RMI

: Downloads the file to the browser or system 

running the RMI.

• USB  Device  Front

: Downloads the file to the USB 

drive inserted into the front USB port.

• USB  Device  Rear

: Downloads the file to the USB 

drive inserted into the rear USB port.

4.

Click 

Save

.

Remove Tape Cartridges

Remove the tape cartridges from just the Base Module or 
Expansion Module being replaced.

IMPORTANT:  Overland recommends that you remove the 
cartridges to reduce the unit’s weight prior to removal.

1.

Open the 

left door

.

2.

Using a small flat head screwdriver or Torx driver, gently 
push in the release tab located in the middle next to the 
door.

CAUTION:  

Do not exert force once you encounter 

resistance. Doing so can damage the device.

3.

Slowly

 pull the magazine

 free of the latch.

4.

Remove 

cartridges

 from the magazine noting the slot 

from which each cartridge was removed.

5.

Reinsert the 

empty magazine

 and close the door.

6.

If the 

right magazine

 is present, open the right door and 

repeat 

Steps 2–4

 for the right magazine.

NOTE: Depending on the model, the optional right 
magazine may have 20 or 40 cartridges and may or may 
not have Mail Slots configured. The example provided here 
shows all 80 slots with no mail slots configured.

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Left Magazine

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Optional Right Magazine

Summary of Contents for NEOxl 80

Page 1: ...ifting the Base Module remove all tape drives and tapes to reduce the weight see below Overview CAUTION In the NEOxl 80 Tape Library do not replace both the library controller and the Base Module chassis at the same time as the serial numbers for both cannot be updated when both are replaced simultaneously If you receive a new library controller and chassis for the Base Module first install the ne...

Page 2: ...ridges to reduce the unit s weight prior to removal 1 Open the left door 2 Using a small flat head screwdriver or Torx driver gently push in the release tab located in the middle next to the door CAUTION Do not exert force once you encounter resistance Doing so can damage the device 3 Slowly pull the magazine free of the latch 4 Remove cartridges from the magazine noting the slot from which each c...

Page 3: ...the old module is connected NOTE Completely remove the expansion interconnect cables from the modules to prevent damaging the cables during module removal and replacement 3 On a Base Module a Label and remove any Ethernet management cables 3 from the controller b Label and remove any SAS FC cables 4 from the tape drives c If present remove the optional USB device 5 Remove Tape Drives NOTE Because ...

Page 4: ...lfe 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 éviter des blessures pendant l installation il est recommande d utiliser un monte charge ou au moins deux personnes pour élever ou aligner l module Faites attention lor...

Page 5: ...Torx screwdriver into the front hole 1 to retract the spring lock slide the cover forward 2 until it reaches the tool remove the tool and then continue sliding the cover to the front of the module until all the tabs are released 3 Remove the cover 3 from the existing module 4 At the new module install the cover Align all cover tabs with the slots gently push it down and then slide the cover toward...

Page 6: ...s slide it in until it is flush with the rear panel and finger tighten the thumbscrews to secure it Move Covers If any tape drives were removed from the old module the same drive bay covers from the new module need to be removed and installed on the old module covering all the now empty tape drive bays NOTE The bottom bay of a Base Module doesn t have a cover If a second power supply was present a...

Page 7: ...ll Tape Drives 1 Holding a tape drive by the handle and supporting it from the bottom position it on the alignment rails in front of the appropriate bay 2 Slowly slide the tape drive into the drive bay until it is flush with the rear of the library 3 Finger tighten the blue thumbscrews to secure it 4 Repeat Steps 1 3 for any additional tape drives Reattach Cables and Cords 1 Reconnect the expansio...

Page 8: ...n 1 At the Startup Screen note the firmware version 2 Go to http ftp overlandstorage com Firmware Neo_Series Neo XL NEOxl80 and check if newer firmware is available 3 If newer firmware is found download the firmware and Release Notes 4 Update the firmware from the OCP or RMU using Maintenance Software Upgrades System Firmware Verify Restore the Library Configuration If necessary restore the config...

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