Exabyte 1X7 LTO manual Installing the NEW Tape Drive, Exabyte-approved supplier

REPLACING THE TAPE DRIVE

Full height tape drive: Note the orientation of the brackets, then using a #1 Phillips screwdriver, remove the two screws from each of the brackets attached to the tape drive (see Figure 7-5). Save the brackets and screws to attach to the new tape drive.

Brackets

Figure 7-5Removing the brackets from the tape drive

INSTALLING THE NEW TAPE DRIVE

! Important	The replacement tape drive must be preconfigured for use in the
	autoloader. Purchase replacement tape drives from Exabyte or an
	Exabyte-approved supplier.

To install the new tape drive:

1.Remove the faceplate—Follow these steps to remove the faceplate.

Screw

Faceplate (must be removed)

Screw (one on each side)

Figure 7-6LTO full height tape drive with faceplate

a.Using a #2 phillips screwdriver, remove the three screws securing the face plate to the tape drive chassis (see Figure 7-6).

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