Maintenance
Procedure for replacing a tape drive (or drive blank)
Replacing a tape drive (or drive blank) involves the following steps:
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| 1 | Prepare for replacement procedure. |
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| 2 | Remove the tape drive from the library. |
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| 3 | Install a drive blank or tape drive in the library. |
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| 4 | Resume library operations. |
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Note: When you order a new tape drive for the library, the tape drive will be shipped to you in a drive carrier. You cannot install a tape drive into the library without a drive carrier.
Step 1 – Prepare for replacement procedure
1.Obtain a
2.To avoid damaging the library, be sure that the work area 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.
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