MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING M2488 PRODUCT GUIDE
8-38 CG00000-011503 REV. A April 1997

8-11 REMOVE AND REPLACE PROCEDURES

Prior to performing the repair and replace procedures, power off the drive. Disconnect
the power cord by pulling on the plug to remove from the electrical outlet. Disconnect
all cables from the M2488 Tape Drive.
The M2488 cable and connector interconnects are listed in Table 8-1. See the PCBAs in Chapter 9 for
actual connector locations.
The procedures listed in Table 8-2 describe the removal and replacement of Field Replacement Units
(FRUs). Follow each procedure in the order presented to insure proper disassembly and reassembly.
Remove the drive from its rack-mount or desktop support base, if applicable, prior to performing the
removal procedures.
After replacements are complete, install the drive in the rack-mount or support base, if applicable. Then
connect all cables and power cords. See the Installation Instructions in CHAPTER 1. Power on drive.
Table 8-1. M2488 Interconnects
FROM TO CABLE/
CONNECTOR
TYPE DESCRIPTION
DTC CNJ21 DVL CNP21 120 pin, direct
connect DTC-DVL I/F
DTC CNJ03 RDL CNJ14 68 pin, FPC DTC-RDL I/F #2
DTC CNJ02 RDL CNJ13 68 pin, FPC DTC-RDL I/F #1
DTC CNP05 PSU CNP92 6 pin power
DTC CNJ07 IPM CNP07 direct connect DTC-IPM I/F
DTC CN6 DTC-Seismic I/F
(optional connection)
DTC CNP04 RS232C 10 pin RS-232 I/F
IPM CNP07 DVL CNJ07 direct connect DTC-IPM I/F
IPM IN/OUT SCSI
DVL CNP29 Fan Assembly CNP62 8 pin
DVL CNP41 Machine Reel Sensor 4 pin
NOTICE
SERVICE
PERSONNEL
ONLY
CAUTION
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