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Passive QIP Replacement Guide: Spectra 12000, Spectra 64000  3

Contents

 Introduction ..................................................................................................... 4

 Prepare the Library and the Host System ....................................................... 6

 Remove the Old Passive QIP ...........................................................................8

 Install the New Passive QIP .......................................................................... 11

 Finish.............................................................................................................. 15

Summary of Contents for Spectra 12000

Page 1: ...Part Number90910895Revision A Passive QIP Replacement Guide Spectra 12000 Spectra 64000...

Page 2: ...al damages of any kind even if Spectra Logic corporation has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error Information furnished in this manual is believed to be acc...

Page 3: ...PassiveQIPReplacement Guide Spectra12000 Spectra64000 3 Contents Introduction 4 Prepare the Library and the Host System 6 Remove the Old Passive QIP 8 Install the New Passive QIP 11 Finish 15...

Page 4: ...e drives in a single rack Gator architecture is based on hot swappable Quad Interface Processor QIP boards S QIP for HVD SCSI L QIP for LVD SCSI and F QIP for Fibre Channel The heart of Gator architec...

Page 5: ...ke This procedure should take less than an hour What you will need You will need a Passive QIP assembly from Spectra Logic or an authorized reseller Passive QIP FRU Assembly Part Number 90919024 You w...

Page 6: ...y can cause injury or death Disconnect the AC power before opening the library door 1 Disable any backup software that may try to access the library 2 Switch off the power button at the rear of the li...

Page 7: ...IPs Remove both QIPs 1 Use the flat head screwdriver to loosen the two captive screws connecting each QIP assembly to the chassis Figure 2 2 Pull the QIP assemblies out by the handle Figure 3 Figure 2...

Page 8: ...they can be replaced in the same slot 3 In the below table record the dip switch settings for each passive QIP If the switch is pressed down it is on You will use these settings to set the dip switch...

Page 9: ...ble Figure 6 Note You will only need to disconnect the Voltage sense cable if replacing the top passive QIP on a Spectra 12000 or the first third or fifth passive QIP starting from the top of a Spectr...

Page 10: ...t Number90910895 Remove the Old Passive QIP 6 Use the 2 Phillips screwdriver to remove the five screws holding the passive QIP to the chassis Figure 8 7 Remove the passive QIP Figure 8 Removethepassiv...

Page 11: ...hrough the port in the new passive QIP and thread the voltage sense cable around the right side so it comes out by the connector Figure 9 2 Use the 2 Phillips screwdriver to attach the new passive QIP...

Page 12: ...ch the voltage sense cable Figure 11 Warning Failure to attach the voltage sense cable can result in serious injury to yourself and or the library Make sure the voltage sense cable is attached before...

Page 13: ...ctra64000 13 Install the New Passive QIP 4 Attach the CAN cable Figure 12 5 Use the settings you recorded on page 8 to set the passive QIP dip switches 6 Replace the drive sleds 7 Close and lock the d...

Page 14: ...P assemblies into place Figure 14 2 Use the flat head screwdriver to tighten the two captive screws connecting each QIP assembly to the chassis Figure 15 Figure 13 ReplacetheQIPs Figure 14 Replace the...

Page 15: ...Caution If the host computer or and other equipment was restarted while the library was away you must exit all programs and shut down all equipment before reconnecting the library You have now comple...

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