1 Preparing for installation
Installing or replacing a tape drive in the 430 or 215 library involves the following steps:
!Removing an existing tape drive or drive service access cover
!Installing the new tape drive
!Testing the library and resuming operation
Note: The illustrations in these instructions show the 430 SCSI library. The component locations are similar in the 215 library. Where necessary, the
To prepare for installation:
1.Obtain a #2 Phillips screwdriver.
2.Ensure that the environment is free of conditions that could cause electrostatic discharge (ESD). If possible, use an antistatic mat and grounded static protection wristband during installation. If a mat and wristband are not available, touch a known grounded surface, such as the computer’s metal chassis.
CAUTION
If the library is attached to a SCSI bus, make sure the library is not communicating across the bus before powering it off. Powering off the library may disrupt communication on the SCSI bus.
3.Power off the library and disconnect the power cord.
WARNING!
Before continuing with these procedures, be sure that the library’s power switch is in the off position and that the power cord is disconnected from the library.
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