Dell TL2000 manual Replacing Cartridge Magazines, Replacing the Library Enclosure

Note: Use care when selecting the appropriate VPD to restore from/to. An error in selection here could cause a long downtime.

13.Package the failed Library Controller Card in the same packaging in which the new control board was shipped to you and return to Dell.

Replacing Cartridge Magazines

To replace a cartridge magazine, refer to one of the following procedures:

vUsing the Web User Interface, refer to “Manage Library: Release Magazine” on page 5-50.

vUsing the Operator Control Panel, refer to “Control: Magazine” on page 5-17.

vIf your library can not be powered ON, refer to “Releasing the Magazines Manually” on page 9-1.

Replacing the Library Enclosure

This procedure is necessary when the library accessor or display fails. These components are contained within the replacement library enclosure.

The replacement library enclosure includes cartridge magazines, a power supply, a Library Controller Card, and a packet of library foot pads. These items are included with the replacement library enclosure due to safety agency requirements. These unused parts will be removed from the replacement library enclosure and sent back to Dell installed in the defective library. The old parts currently in your defective library will be removed, and installed into the replacement library enclosure.

Note: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to equipment:

vobserve local health and safety requirements and guidelines for manual material handling

vobtain adequate assistance to lift and stabilize the library during installation or removal

Minimum Installation Time: 1 hr.

Minimum Number of Persons Required: 2

Recommended Tools: #2 Phillips screw driver, paper clip, blank (or scratch) data cartridge

Preparing the Defective Library for Replacement

1.If possible, use the Operator Control Panel to unload any drives that contain a cartridge (Control → Move Cartridges).

2.Power OFF the defective library.

3.Disconnect the following cables from the rear panel of the defective library (as shown in . The configuration shown in this figure is used as an example only. This configuration is not recommended. Half height SCSI drives are not supported on the TL2000/TL4000.):

a.	Power cord (	) – disconnect from the library’s power source, then from
	the rear of the library
b.	Host interface cable ( ,		, and/or	)
c.	Ethernet cable (	), if necessary

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