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Conversion Guide
hp StorageWorks
3800ux/7100ux Optical Jukebox
First Edition (May 2004)
Part Number: AA991-96001
This guide describes procedures for converting an existing HP StorageWorks Jukebox from MO to UDO or
mixed-media technology.
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  • Page 1 Conversion Guide hp StorageWorks 3800ux/7100ux Optical Jukebox First Edition (May 2004) Part Number: AA991-96001 This guide describes procedures for converting an existing HP StorageWorks Jukebox from MO to UDO or mixed-media technology.
  • Page 2 Hewlett-Packard. The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    HP authorized reseller ........
  • Page 4 Contents Completing the Conversion ............35 Overview.

  • Page 5: About This Guide

    About this Guide About this Guide This conversion guide provides information to help you: Converting an existing MO jukebox to UDO technology (making the unit UDO-ready) About this Guide Retrofitting and reinstalling 14x MO drives for a mixed-media jukebox Increasing number of drives in jukebox “About this Guide”...

  • Page 6: Related Documentation

    About this Guide Related documentation In addition to this guide, HP provides corresponding information: HP StorageWorks 3800ux/7100ux Optical Jukebox Getting Started Poster HP StorageWorks 3800ux/7100ux Optical Jukebox Setup Guide HP StorageWorks 3800ux/7100ux Optical Jukebox User’s Guide HP StorageWorks 3800ux/7100ux Optical Jukebox Service Manual...

  • Page 7: Conventions

    Command-line and code variables Monospace, italic font Blue underlined sans serif font text Web site addresses (http://www.hp.com) Text symbols The following symbols may be found in the text of this guide. They have the following meanings: WARNING: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions in the warning could result in bodily harm or death.

  • Page 8: Getting Help

    Detailed, specific questions HP storage web site The HP web site has the latest information on this product, as well as the latest drivers. Access the storage site at: http://www.hp.com/country/us/eng/prodserv/storage.html. From this web site, select the appropriate product or solution.

  • Page 9: Preparing For Conversion

    Preparing for Conversion Overview This chapter explains what is needed to convert an existing jukebox into several configurations. The following topics are presented. Conversion options and kits, page 10 Tools and firmware, page 12 3800ux/7100ux Optical Jukebox Conversion Guide...

  • Page 10: Conversion Options And Kits

    Preparing for Conversion Conversion options and kits To convert a jukebox from a magneto optical (MO) system to an ultra-density optical (UDO) or mixed-media system, first make the existing MO jukebox UDO-ready. After this is complete, you can install new UDO drives in place of the MO drives, or in addition to retrofitted existing MO drives.

  • Page 11: Increasing Number Of Drives In Jukebox

    Configuration module C1104-66502 The SCSI jumper cable, the power supply, and the configuration module that come with this kit may not be needed for this procedure. HP recommends that you remove them from the customer site and dispose of them. Note: Only 14x MO drives can be upgraded and included in a mixed-media jukebox.

  • Page 12: Tools And Firmware

    Verify proper operation of the drives after conversion or firmware installation. Specific tools and firmware are required. Tools Compatible host computer on which to run HP StorageWorks Library and Tape Tools (L&TT) HP StorageWorks Library and Tape Tools, which can be downloaded from http://www.hp.com/support/tapetools...

  • Page 13: Convert An Mo Jukebox To Udo Or Mixed-Media Technology

    Convert an MO Jukebox to UDO or Mixed-Media Technology Overview Converting an MO jukebox to UDO or mixed-media technology requires that the following procedures be performed. Upgrade the firmware, page 14 Access inside the jukebox, page 15 Remove existing drives, page 18 Remove the interposer board(s), page 19 Remove the SCSI interface...

  • Page 14: Upgrade The Firmware

    Switching off the jukebox when the SCSI bus is active can cause data loss and/or indeterminate bus states. 3. If the host computer does not have HP StorageWorks Library and Tape Tools (L&TT), you will need to connect to a laptop that does have L&TT to update the jukebox firmware. To do so, perform the following tasks.

  • Page 15: Access Inside The Jukebox

    Convert an MO Jukebox to UDO or Mixed-Media Technology Access inside the jukebox To access inside the jukebox: 1. Power off the jukebox using the power switch, located in the upper opening on the back of the jukebox. Caution: Do not switch off power to the jukebox until you are sure the SCSI bus is inactive. Switching off the jukebox when the SCSI bus is active can cause data loss and/or indeterminate bus states.
  • Page 16 Convert an MO Jukebox to UDO or Mixed-Media Technology Filter board Power supply for jukebox Controller board Power supply for upper interposer board Upper interposer board Power supply for lower interposer board Lower interposer board 50-pin GPIO cable SCSI interface module 50-pin library SCSI cable AC relay board 68-pin SCSI cable...
  • Page 17 Convert an MO Jukebox to UDO or Mixed-Media Technology 2. Unplug the jukebox. 3. Remove outer access panels on the right of the jukebox, as you face the jukebox front: a. Remove the bottom access panel by pulling the bottom of the panel away from the jukebox, then lifting the panel from the jukebox.

  • Page 18: Remove Existing Drives

    Convert an MO Jukebox to UDO or Mixed-Media Technology Remove existing drives Caution: Parts can be damaged by electrostatic discharge. Keep parts in their containers until needed. Ensure you are properly grounded when touching static-sensitive components. To remove existing drives: 1.

  • Page 19: Remove The Interposer Board(S)

    Convert an MO Jukebox to UDO or Mixed-Media Technology Remove the interposer board(s) Caution: Parts can be damaged by electrostatic discharge. Keep parts in their containers until needed. Ensure you are properly grounded when touching static-sensitive components. To remove the interposer board(s): 1.

  • Page 20: Remove The Scsi Interface Pca(S)

    Convert an MO Jukebox to UDO or Mixed-Media Technology Remove the SCSI interface PCA(s) Caution: Parts can be damaged by electrostatic discharge. Keep parts in their containers until needed. Ensure you are properly grounded when touching static-sensitive components. To remove the SCSI interface PCA(s): 1.

  • Page 21: Remove Obsolete Cables

    Convert an MO Jukebox to UDO or Mixed-Media Technology Remove obsolete cables Note: For both of these steps, see Figure 1 for cable locations. To remove obsolete cables: 1. Remove and discard the GPIO cable, which runs from the controller board to the interposer board(s) and to the SCSI interface module.

  • Page 22: Install An Expansion (Lower) Power Supply

    Convert an MO Jukebox to UDO or Mixed-Media Technology Install an expansion (lower) power supply Note: This procedure is required only if you are upgrading a 4- or 6-drive system to a 10-drive system. To install an lower power supply: 1.
  • Page 23 Convert an MO Jukebox to UDO or Mixed-Media Technology 7. Connect the AC input power cable from the AC distribution PCA to the lower power supply. 8. Connect the main AC power cable, but leave it unplugged from the AC source until the jukebox is reassembled.

  • Page 24: Install And Cable The Buffer Board(S)

    Convert an MO Jukebox to UDO or Mixed-Media Technology Install and cable the buffer board(s) To install and cable the buffer board(s): 1. Place the buffer board where the SCSI interface PCA used to be (see Figure Note: The buffer board is narrower than the SCSI interface PCA. Align the buffer board to the right side of the module as you face the module from the back of the jukebox.

  • Page 25: Install New Interposer Board(S)

    Convert an MO Jukebox to UDO or Mixed-Media Technology Install new interposer board(s) To install the new interposer board(s): 1. Install the upper interposer board. a. Align the upper interposer board in its proper location (see Figure 1, page 16). b.
  • Page 26 Convert an MO Jukebox to UDO or Mixed-Media Technology d. Locate the black self-adhesive strip that shipped with the kit and remove the backing to expose the adhesive. e. Position the LVD SCSI cable for the lower interposer board so that it is aligned vertically with the LVD SCSI for the upper interposer board.
  • Page 27 Convert an MO Jukebox to UDO or Mixed-Media Technology 3. Attach the three cable clamps to the jukebox below the black self-adhesive strip to secure the cables to the frame (see Figure Buffer board module Cable clamps Cable access slot Black self-adhesive strip LVD SCSI cables Lower interposer board...
  • Page 28 Convert an MO Jukebox to UDO or Mixed-Media Technology 4. Connect the existing 50-pin library SCSI cable to the upper interposer board (see Figure Front panel cable Interposer board (upper) Lower path clear sensor cable 50-pin library SCSI cable LVD SCSI cable Upper path clear sensor cable Configuration module 50-pin GPIO cable...

  • Page 29: Install And Reconnect Cables

    Convert an MO Jukebox to UDO or Mixed-Media Technology Install and reconnect cables To install the new cables: 1. On the upper interposer board, connect the following cables: Upper path clear sensor cable Front panel cable Mailslot cable 2. Locate the 50-pin GPIO cable and position it so that the center polarizing keys face you, and the interposer connectors are to the right.
  • Page 30 Convert an MO Jukebox to UDO or Mixed-Media Technology 4. Attach the middle connector to the upper interposer board. 5. Attach the lower connector to the lower interposer board, if present. Note: Note that the new GPIO cable no longer connects to the buffer board. 3800ux/7100ux Optical Jukebox Conversion Guide...

  • Page 31: Install The Drive Modules

    Convert an MO Jukebox to UDO or Mixed-Media Technology Install the drive modules Install UDO drives in MO modules To install UDO drives into MO modules: 1. Remove the MO drives from the existing MO modules. 2. Assemble the UDO drives into drive modules. For each drive: a.
  • Page 32 Convert an MO Jukebox to UDO or Mixed-Media Technology Note: If you are having problems installing the drive module in drive location 11/12, push the module down and slightly to the right. 7. For each drive, connect the drive cables to the interposer board (see Figure 12).

  • Page 33: Retrofit And Reinstall Mo Drives

    Convert an MO Jukebox to UDO or Mixed-Media Technology Retrofit and reinstall MO drives If the customer is not keeping 4 MO drives for a mixed-media configuration, do not follow the procedures in this section. Instead, continue with “Testing the conversion”...
  • Page 34 Convert an MO Jukebox to UDO or Mixed-Media Technology 3800ux/7100ux Optical Jukebox Conversion Guide...

  • Page 35: Completing The Conversion

    Completing the Conversion Overview To complete the conversion process, perform the following tasks: Testing the conversion, page 36 Finishing the firmware upgrade, page 37 Labeling the jukebox, page 39 3800ux/7100ux Optical Jukebox Conversion Guide...

  • Page 36: Testing The Conversion

    Completing the Conversion Testing the conversion 1. Connect the jukebox to power. 2. Power on the jukebox by setting the power switch to the on position. 3. Verify that the display comes on. It may still read DEVICE FAILED, but that is acceptable at this point.

  • Page 37: Finishing The Firmware Upgrade

    Completing the Conversion Finishing the firmware upgrade To finish the firmware upgrade: 1. Power on the jukebox, if necessary, and wait for the power on sequence to complete. The front panel displays the jukebox status. It should display READY, but may still display DEVICE FAILED.
  • Page 38 Reconnect the host computer to the jukebox. d. Power on the jukebox, then wait until the jukebox shows READY in the display. e. Power on your host computer. HP StorageWorks Note: If a failure occurs, refer to the troubleshooting section in the...

  • Page 39: Labeling The Jukebox

    Completing the Conversion Labeling the jukebox To update the product nameplate and upgrade label: 1. Use Table 6 to select the correct nameplate and product label. Table 6: Select product label Jukebox characteristics Nameplate Label No configuration module Model No. 3800ux “Product has been upgraded to AA969A”...
  • Page 40 Completing the Conversion 3800ux/7100ux Optical Jukebox Conversion Guide...

  • Page 41: Index

    68-pin SCSI cable GPIO cable 16, 28, AC input power cable help, obtaining AC relay board access panels authorized reseller authorized reseller, HP storage web site technical support buffer board interposer board install cable tie lower 16, configuration module...
  • Page 42 SCSI interface PCA 20, SCSI interface PCA module 16, 20, single-ended SCSI cable standoffs symbols in text OCP cable symbols on equipment path clear sensor cable technical support, HP lower text symbols upper tools required power cable, location supply, location...
  • Page 43 Index 3800ux/7100ux Optical Jukebox Conversion Guide...
  • Page 44 Index 3800ux/7100ux Optical Jukebox Conversion Guide...

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