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Part Number 10400006-106 06/2008

©2006-2008 Overland Storage, Inc.

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ARCvault

®

12 & 24

Quick Start Guide

This document describes how to unpack and install either 
an ARCvault 12 loader or ARCvault 24 library into a 
standard RETMA 19" rack using only 2U of space. The 
units come with either SCSI, Fibre Channel (FC), or SAS 
drives installed.
Each unit comes with the tray-style Rack Kit and an 
Accessory Kit containing these items:

Read Me First

 document

Power cord

Bar code labels

Magazine Release Tool

Serial cable (for Service use only)

Documentation CD with a PDF of the user guide

This quick start guide

For 

SCSI drive

 models, the Accessory Kit also includes:

LVD SCSI cable, 2m (6.5 ft.)

SCSI terminator

For 

SAS drive

 models, the kit also includes:

SAS cable, 3m (9.75 ft.)

Before unpacking the unit, ensure that the area is free 
from conditions that cause electrostatic discharge (ESD).

First Things First—Activate Your Warranty!

Before installing your new unit, it is essential that you 
activate your ARCvault warranty. Technical and warranty 
support are not available until this is done: 

1.

Go to the Overland Technical Support website at:

http://support.overlandstorage.com/

2.

Using the MEMBER LOGIN, 

log in

 to the site.

NOTE: If you are not yet a member, click the New member? 
link (

Figure 1

) and follow the instructions. It’s free!

Figure 1.  Login and Sign-up Links

3.

From the menu on the left, select 

My Products > Add 

or Register a Product

, and follow the on-screen 

instructions.

Unpacking the ARCvault Unit

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

Both the ARCvault 12 and ARCvault 24 come packaged in 
the same type of container.

1.

Open the top of the box (

Figure 2

and lift off the top 

end caps

.

2.

Remove the 

Rack Kit

 and 

Accessory Kit

.

3.

Lift the 

ARCvault 

out and set it on a secure surface.

4.

Remove the 

ESD bag

.

5.

Using the enclosed 

Important Unpacking Instructions

remove both the 

screws and well-nuts 

underneath 

and the 

shuttle bracket

 inside the front left door.

CAUTION:  

The screws and bracket hold the robotics 

in place for shipment and MUST be removed before 
operating. Refer to the Important Unpacking 
Instructions for details.

6.

Place all the packaging components inside the box and 
save the 

box

 in case you ever need to ship the unit.

Figure 2.  Unpacking an ARCvault

(E-Mail)

(Password)

A

Rack Kit &

End Cap

ESD

Bag

End Cap

CAUTION: Shuttle Bracket & Bottom

Screws MUST be Removed!

Accessory Kit

Summary of Contents for ARCvault 12

Page 1: ...upport overlandstorage com 2 Using the MEMBER LOGIN log in to the site NOTE If you are not yet a member click the New member link Figure 1 and follow the instructions It s free Figure 1 Login and Sign up Links 3 From the menu on the left select My Products Add or Register a Product and follow the on screen instructions Unpacking the ARCvault Unit WARNING Due to the weight of the unit it is recomme...

Page 2: ... rail rear brackets to fit the rail inside the rack flanges a Remove and retain the two adjustment nuts and washers on the right rail b Move the rear bracket so that the two PEM studs are in different slots Figure 4 For a 36 rack use the two front slots For a 30 rack use the two center slots For a 24 rack use the two rear slots Figure 4 Outside Rail Adjustment c Loosely replace the retained washer...

Page 3: ...panel Figure 7 Access to the tape drive bay is available through the tape drive cover assembly by loosening just two thumbscrews allowing easy upgrading or replacement of a drive Connections are available for Ethernet and serial cabling All unit cooling exhaust is handled through the rear panel Figure 7 ARCvault Rear Panel with SCSI Drive Cover Assembly Attaching Cables You are ready to connect th...

Page 4: ...nd press OK e Press Save and then press OK to confirm f When the screen resets press Back three times 3 Load the tape media using the magazines CAUTION Keep a loaded magazine level Tilting the magazine can result in the tapes falling out Also don t hold a magazine by just the handle use both hands to support it a Press Media Mag Access Unlock All pressing OK at the going offline message b Remove t...

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