Permanently Removing a Tape Drive

These instructions explain how to remove a tape drive that you do not intend to replace with another one.

You CANNOT remove a tape drive while the library is powered on.

Required tools: Screwdriver.

1Prepare host applications for tape drive removal.

2Using the remote management interface or the front panel interface, remove the drive from the partition that uses the target tape drive.

3If there is a cartridge in the target tape drive, use the remote management interface or the front panel interface to eject it.

4Power off the library.

5Disconnect the host interface cables from the tape drive that you want to remove.

6From the back of the library, loosen the tape drive thumbscrews.

7Remove the tape drive by gripping the thumbscrews and pulling the entire drive unit toward you.

8Install a cover plate over the vacant drive bay. Use a screwdriver to mount the plate.

If you do not have a cover plate, order a replacement. It is important that all vacant slots have a cover plate to keep unwanted materials out of the library.

Warning

Running the library without a cover plate can be dangerous.

Removing and Replacing a Tape Drive

These instructions explain how to remove a tape drive and replace it with a new one.

Required tools: None.

1Prepare host applications for tape drive removal.

2If there is a cartridge in the Drive, use the remote management interface to eject it.

3Power off the library.

4Disconnect the host interface cables from the tape drive that you want to remove.

5From the back of the library, loosen the tape drive thumbscrews.

6Remove the tape drive by gripping the thumbscrews and pulling the entire tape drive toward you.

7Add the new tape drive to the vacant slot. Using the guide rails on both the tape drive and the tape drive bay, slowly slide the tape drive into the bay. The tape drive must be level to slide in smoothly.

8Tighten the tape drives thumbscrews to secure the tape drive to the module. Tighten the thumbscrews simultaneously; see Figure 24. Adding, Removing or Replacing a Tape Drive.

The thumbscrews must be aligned with the modules screw holes. If they are not aligned, the tape drive was not inserted correctly.

9Connect the host interface cables to the tape drive. If the tape drive is a SCSI drive, and the drive is the last device on the bus, you must also connect the SCSI terminator.

10Power on the library.

11If necessary, update Drive firmware by following the instructions provided in the Updating Firmware. The library can use the tape drive immediately after the tape drive firmware is downloaded.

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