Overland Storage ARCvault 12 Quick start guide

Brand: Overland Storage

Model: ARCvault 12

Type: Quick start guide

This manual is also suitable for

ARCvault 24

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

Rail Kit Accessory Kit

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)

First

Hole

Set

Retaining Screw

Top Rail

Hole Mark

Bottom Rail

Hole Mark

Right Front Flange

Adjust Rear Bracket to Fit

PEM Studs and Lock Nuts

Front Bracket & Rail Assembly

Front Flanges

Rear Flanges

Adjustment Nuts

Bar Nut

Clip Nut

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.

Retaining ScrewOperator Control Panel

Tape Cartridge Magazine Door Handle

Ventilation Slots Door Catch

SCSI Ports

AC Receptacle

Ethernet USB Serial

Power Switch

Thumbscrews

System Exhaust FanTape Drive Cover

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

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