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Shipping or Transporting StorageLibrary

Reinserting the Transport Locking Screws

If you need to move or ship the StorageLibrary you need to reinstall the transport locking screws to protect the robotics. The screws fasten the robotics to the chassis and hold the robotics in a locked position. Use the instructions below to reinsert the transport locking screws.

1.Locate the transport locking screws. They are stored in the rear of the unit and they are marked with red plastic tabs (four M3x6 mm screws).

2.From the FPI select Menu > Tools > Prepare to ship and follow the instructions displayed on the FPI screen. The robotics will automatically be moved to the lower front position, and the magazines will pop out.

3.Remove the magazines.

4.Remove all cartridges from all the magazines.

5.Turn off the power switch on the rear of the unit.

6.Install the four transport locking screws. The screws fasten the robotics to the front chassis. The transport locking screws are screwed into the robotics from the front of the library, two on each side of the front bezel. See Figure 25. Transport Locking Screws Marked with Red Plastic Tab.

7.If installed, remove the rack mount ears. If your library is a 24 slot version you need to remove the two upper magazines by using the emergency eject tool. See Manual/Emergency Release of Magazines

8.Reinsert all magazines.

9.If you need to ship the unit, use the original packaging.

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Contents Installation and User Guide Copyright 2006 Tandberg Data ASA Table of Contents Information about the Operator Interfaces Updating Firmware Approved Drive Types Figures Tables Product Model Number Explanation of Symbols and NotesAbout This Guide Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment DirectiveGetting More Information or Help Other Documents You Might NeedProduct Overview Product DescriptionTape Drive Support Data Transfer Rates MagazinesFront Panel Control Buttons LED IndicatorsStandby Switch Rear PanelLibrary Features Operator InterfacesADI Bridging and LUN Simple Network Management Protocol Snmp PartitionsControl Path StationBrowser Requirements Unpacking the StorageLibrary Finding a Location for the StorageLibraryUnpack Page Remove the Transport Locking Screws Installing the LibraryMounting the StorageLibrary in a Rack Rack mounting Kit with Rack mount Ears Right figure Mounting the Rack mount EarsInstalling the Rails in a Rack Installing the Left Rail AssemblyInstalling the Right Rail Assembly Step Mounting the StorageLibrary to the RackConnecting Library Cables Scsi Installing the LibraryConnecting Library Cables Fibre Channel Guidelines for Connecting the Scsi CablesConnecting the Cables System Power-on Labeling Cartridges for the Barcode Reader Page Information about the Operator Interfaces Front Panel Interface FPIScroll Function Menu Trees Remote Management InterfacePage Reports Library Operations Assign Media Import Media Setup Setup WizardTools Prepare to Ship Restore Default NetworkLicense Key RAS Tickets Statistics Operations Export Media Setup SlotsDrive FW Upgrade System Test Cycle test Reset Web Password Reports NetworkPage Import Media Network Operations Assign Media Setup Setup WizardTools Maintenance DiagnosticsTools License Key Notification Web Password Reports NetworkHome Screen RAS Tickets StatisticsRMI Home Screen Operator PrivilegesWord Symbol on FPI DescriptionSymbol Description Words Commonly Used on the FPI and RMIMap Menu Status Page Configuring the Library About the Setup WizardUsing the Default Administrative User Account Administrator Setup Wizard Tasks Using the Setup WizardConfiguring Network Settings Applying a License Key Remote AccessConfiguring I/E Slots Configuring Cleaning SlotsFrom the FPI, select Setup Activate License Configuring Partitions From the RMI, select Setup Partition/DriveCreating Partitions Changing Partition Modes Reconfigure PartitionsModifying the Control Path Setting Drive IDConfiguring FPI Password Configuring AutocleanConfiguring Barcode Scan Configuring RMI PasswordConfiguring Menu Timeout Setting Date and TimeConfiguring Audible Alarm Configuring SnmpConfiguring E-mail Notification Page Importing Cartridges Running the LibraryLogging Logging OutImporting Cartridges via I/E Slot Import Cartridges via Bulk Loading of Magazines Exporting CartridgesLoading to Tape Drives Unloading from Tape DrivesExporting Cleaning Media Cleaning Tape DrivesImporting Cleaning Media Cleaning Media HandlingTaking a Library Online Manual CleanTaking the Library Online/Offline Magazine HandlingRemoving the Magazine from the Unit Inserting Cartridges into the MagazineRemoving Cartridges from the Magazine Manual/Emergency Release of Magazines Inserting a Magazine into the UnitStandby Functionality Viewing Library Settings Viewing Partitions/Drive SettingsGetting Status and Information Viewing Statistics Viewing Network SettingsViewing Log Page Required tools None Power Supply UnitRemoving and Replacing a Power Supply Adding, Removing and ReplacingTape Drive Unit Adding a Tape DriveRequired tools Screwdriver Removing and Replacing a Tape Drive Permanently Removing a Tape DrivePage Updating Library Firmware Updating FirmwareUpdating Drive Firmware From the RMI, select Tools Drive SettingsFrom the FPI, select Tools Drive Settings Page Handling Cartridges Properly Working With Cartridges and BarcodesInstalling Barcode Labels Write-Protecting CartridgesBarcode Requirements Troubleshooting About RAS TicketsViewing RAS Tickets Display Message Description Ticket Suggested Action Closing RAS TicketsSupported RAS Tickets Supported RAS Tickets Parameters and PriorityDisplay Message Interpreting LEDs Item name Maintenance MenusDiagnostics Menu Verifying HardwareTroubleshooting Matrix Software CheckingVerifying Recent Changes Problem Power Solution Problem Cartridge Movement Problem Scsi problems Problem MediaProblem Cleaning Problem Library PerformanceProblem Write or Read Issues Problem LED Error MessagesProblem Solution Errors Displayed on Front Panel Problem Forgot Password Problem Remote ManagementReinserting the Transport Locking Screws Shipping or Transporting StorageLibraryTransport Locking Screws Marked with Red Plastic Tab Packing the StorageLibraryT40 Library 4U control module SpecificationsWeight Library DimensionsLibrary Component Weights DimensionsClimatic Specifications Power RequirementsPage Europe Safety and Regulatory InformationSafety Approvals EMC ApprovalsAustralia/New Zealand Conformity DeclarationsJapan CanadaApproved Drive Types
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