Overland Storage NEO 8000E Instructions
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Page 1 of 5 *10400246002* NEO® E-Series Libraries Add-On/Spare Tape Drive Instructions This document describes how to add a new tape drive assembly or remove and replace an existing tape drive assembly in an Overland Storage NEO E-Series library. When adding a new drive, configuring the cabling is also addressed. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to equipment, always remove any ...
Page 2 of 5 Add-On/Spare Tape Drive Instructions Preparing the Library Update Firmware First CAUTION: Your NEO E-series library firmware must be upgraded to the latest version to support the current drives. NOTE: You must have Internet access to download the file. 1. Launch WebTLC® and click Functions. 2. Locate the Library Flash Operation. 3. From the Flash Operation drop-down list: • For NEO 2000e ...
Page 3 of 5 Add-On/Spare Tape Drive Instructions Removing an Existing Drive 1. If necessary, unload any cartridge that is still in the drive (using either the backup software or the GUI). 2. Prepare the library for removal of the drive: • For a SCSI library, power down the library and remove the power cords. For the NEO 8000e, also turn off the circuit breakers. • For an FC or SAS library remaining ...
Page 4 of 5 Add-On/Spare Tape Drive Instructions Fibre Channel Cabling When you add a FC drive assembly to a native FC library configuration, a new Fibre connection needs to be added that connects directly to the FC socket on the rear of the drive assembly. The example shown here has the Fibre Channel drives connecting directly to an FC switch or Host Bus Adapter (HBA). SCSI Cabling IMPORTANT: Drives s ...
Page 5 of 5 http://support.overlandstorage.com You can get additional technical support on the Internet at the Overland Storage Support web page, or by contacting Overland Storage using the information found on the Contact Us page on our web site. Add-On/Spare Tape Drive Instructions Firmware Configuration Requirements Configuring Fibre Channel Drives The default configuration values for fibre channel d ...
