Overland Storage ARCvault 12 Quick start guide

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Part Number 10400006-101 06/2006 ©2006 Overland Storage, Inc. W Page 1 of 4
ARCvault 12 & 24
Quick Start Guide
This document describes how to unpack and install either
an ARCvault 12 autoloader or ARCvault 24 library into a
standard RETMA 19" rack. Both units have a 2U form
factor.
Before unpacking the unit, ensure that the area is free
from conditions that cause electrostatic discharge (ESD).
Discharge static electricity from your body by touching a
known grounded surface. Also, avoid touching pins, leads,
or circuitry.
Each unit comes with the outside Rail Kit and an
Accessory Kit containing these items:
Read Me First document
Power cord
LVD SCSI cable, 2m (6.5 ft.)
SCSI terminator
Documentation CD with a PDF of the user guide
This ARCvault 12 & 24 Quick Start Guide
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.
All that is required is for you to register your unit at the
Overland Technical Support website.
1. Go to the Overland Technical Support website at:
http://support.overlandstorage.com/
2. Using the MEMBER LOGIN E-mail and Password
fields, log in to the site.
NOTE: If you are not yet a member,
click the SIGN UP NOW button and
follow the instructions to become a
member. It’s free!
3. Under MY PRODUCTS, click Add
or Register a New Product and
follow the on-screen instructions.
Unpacking the ARCvault Unit
Both the ARCvault 12 and ARCvault 24 come packaged in
the same type of container (Figure 1).
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.
1. Open the top of the box and remove the rail kit and
accessory kit.
2. Remove the top packaging piece.
3. Lift the ARCvault out and set it on a secure surface.
4. Remove the end packaging pieces from the library.
5. Carefully turn the unit on its side and remove the
tie-down underneath.
CAUTION: The tie-down holds the shuttle and robotics in place
for shipment and MUST be removed before operating the unit.
6. Place the packaging components in the box.
7. Save the box in case you ever need to ship the unit.
Figure 1. Unpacking an ARCvault
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Installing the Rack Kit
Every ARCvault comes with the inside slide rails already
attached to the unit. You only need to attach the outside
rails on your rack. The rail kit includes both outside rails
and all mounting hardware.
WARNING: It is recommended that a mechanical
lifter (or at least two people) be used to raise and
align the unit to prevent injury during installation.
1. Locate and mark the holes for the outside rails and
retaining screws.
a. Starting with the right front flange at the bottom
of the rack (or from the top of a previously mounted
component), locate the first set (Figure 2) of three
holes with equal gaps of 5/8 inch (1.6cm).
Figure 2. Holes Used for Attaching Rails
b. Mark the top and bottom holes of the set for the
rail screws.
c. Mark the second hole above the set for the
retaining screw.
d. Repeat Steps a–c for the left side.
2. Repeat Step 1 for the rear holes.
CAUTION: Be sure rear holes are horizontally in line with the
front holes to assure the unit remains level.
3. Adjust the rear brackets to fit inside the rack flanges.
a. Remove and retain the two adjustment nuts and
washers on the right outside rail.
b. Move the rear bracket so that the two PEM studs
are in different slots (Figure 3).
Use the center and rear slots for a 30" rack.
Use the front and center slots for a 36" rack.
Figure 3. Outside Rail Adjustment
c. Loosely replace the retained washers and screws.
d. Repeat Steps a–c for the left rail.
4. Using the eight SEMS screws and four bar nuts
provided, attach the rails (Figure 4) inside the flanges.
NOTE: To ensure proper alignment, the bar nut corner
notches must face away from the rail.
a. Attach the right outside rail inside the marked
locations (Figure 4) of the right front and right rear
flanges.
b. Tighten the adjustment nuts on the outside edge.
c. Repeat Steps a–b for the left outside rail.
Figure 4. Attaching Outside Rails
5. Attach two clip-nuts to the retaining screw holes on
the front rack flanges.
6. Move ball-bearing rail slides all the way to the front of
the rail to assist with the installation of the unit.
7. Lift the ARCvault unit and, aligning the inner rails
into the outer rails on the rack, gently slide it into the
rack until the front panel touches the rack.
8. Tighten the captive
thumbscrews behind the doors
to secure the unit to the rack.
1/2" (1.3cm)
5/8" (1.6cm)
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5/8" (1.6cm)
First
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Retaining Screw
Top Rail
Hole Mark
Bottom Rail
Hole Mark
Hole Mark
Right Front Flange
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PEM Studs and Lock Nuts
Front Bracket & Rail Assembly
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Rear Flanges
Adjustment Nuts
Bar Nut
Clip Nut
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ARCvault Overview
Tape cartridges are loaded using the tape magazines
provided. The ARCvault 12 has one magazine on the right
side while the ARCvault 24 has two magazines, one on
each side. As a safety feature, the magazine doors must be
shut before the internal robotics can function.
There are two ways to interface with an ARCvault unit—
using the Operator Control Panel (OCP) touch screen on
the front panel or by accessing the unit’s Remote
Management Utility (RMU) via a web browser.
The OCP on the front panel provides an easy way to
directly communicate with the unit and make changes
that are related to the use and movement of physical
media. Most everyday backup and archive operations can
be accomplished from it (Figure 5).
The RMU provides remote access to additional features,
functions, and options. It provides information in greater
detail than what is found on the OCP.
Figure 5. ARCvault Front Panel
All cabling and power connections, along with the unit’s
power switch, are located on the rear panel (Figure 6).
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, USB, and serial
cabling. All unit cooling exhaust is handled through the
rear panel.
Figure 6. ARCvault Rear Panel
Attaching Cables
Once the unit is secured in the rack, you are ready to
attach the cables that connect the ARCvault unit to your
host system and power source.
1. Connect the LVD SCSI cable to one of the SCSI
ports and the other end to your system.
2. Attach the SCSI terminator to the other SCSI port.
3. Plug the network connection into the Ethernet port.
4. Plug the power cord into the AC receptacle and the
other end into a power source.
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Tape Cartridge Magazine Door Handle
Ventilation Slots Door Catch
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SCSI Ports
AC Receptacle
Ethernet USB Serial
Power Switch
Thumbscrews
System Exhaust FanTape Drive Cover
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Getting Started
Use the following information to operate the OCP:
Rectangles with text usually represent buttons on the
OCP screen. Press inside a rectangle to activate it.
Arrow buttons allow you to scroll through the options.
The end or beginning of the list has only one arrow.
Pressing the Back button on the bottom right of all
secondary screens returns you to the previous screen.
Initial Setup
To get your ARCvault unit ready for everyday use, follow
these first time use procedures.
1. Tap the OCP touch screen to power on the unit.
Wait about 2 minutes for Power-On Self-Test (POST) to
complete and the Default (Figure 7) screen to be
displayed.
Figure 7. Default OCP Screens
2. Determine the IP address assigned to the ARCvault
unit.
NOTE: The ARCvault comes configured to automatically
acquire an IP address from a DHCP server. The IP address is
used to access the unit remotely.
a. Press Setup > View Opts > Info.
b. Write down the IP address.
NOTE: If 255.255.255.255 is found, refer to the user
guide for setting up a Static IP address.
c. Press Back three times to return to the Default
screen.
3. Change the unit’s SCSI ID if it needs to be different
than the default setting of 1.
a. Press Setup > Edit Opts > SCSI.
b. Press the Drv 1 Bus ID data field on the right.
c. Press the New data field.
d. Using the pop-up keyboard, enter the ID number
and press Save.
e. At the confirmation screen, press OK.
f. Press Back three times.
4. Load the tape media using the magazines.
CAUTION: Keep a loaded magazine level. Tilting the
magazine can result in the tapes falling out and possibly
being damaged. Also, don’t hold a magazine by just the
handle; use both hands to support it.
a. At the Default screen, press Media > Mag Access >
Unlock All.
b. Remove the right magazine, insert any tape
cartridges, and reinsert the magazine.
The magazine relocks automatically.
c. Repeat Step b for the left magazine of an
ARCvault 24.
NOTE: If you did not remove both ARCvault 24
magazines, you must press Relock All before continuing.
d. Press Back twice to return to the main screen.
Wait while the unit inventories the magazines.
Additional Information
Your system is now ready for use. Refer to the user guide
for your ARCvault model found on the ARCvault
Documentation CD for more options including:
Viewing error logs.
Moving media within the unit.
Configuring other features and options.
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Additional Help
You can get additional technical support on the Internet at http://support.overlandstorage.com,
or call 1-877-654-3429 (toll-free U.S. & Canada), +44 (0) 118-9898050 (Europe), or
001-858-571-5555 x5 (International).
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