Chapter 7

Replacing Parts

Removing a Backup Tape Drive

This procedure is used to remove the optional HP DAT 24i backup drive mounted in the third shelf.

1.If the Server is operating, power down the Server.

Refer to Chapter 1, “Controls and Indicators” for instructions.

2.Disconnect the power cord and any external cables connected to the Server. If necessary, label each one to expedite re-assembly.

3.Remove the left side cover.

4.At the rear of the backup tape drive tray, carefully disconnect the power and data cables.

5.Remove the backup tape drive tray by:

a.Pressing in on both release tabs to release the backup tape drive tray.

b.Pull the backup tape drive tray out of the chassis.

c.Remove the four screws (two from each side) securing the tray to the backup tape drive.

6.Place the backup tape drive tray in an anti-static bag.

Figure 7-4. Removing the Backup Tape Drive

Replacing a Backup Tape Drive

This procedure is used to replace the optional HP backup tape drive mounted in the third shelf. In SCSI models, the optional HP backup tape drive may slow down access time for the Ultra-160 SCSI hard drives. If this is the case, HP recommends adding another single channel SCSI controller to control the slower backup tape drive.

1.Remove the HP backup tape drive from the shipping container.

2.Make any settings required by the HP backup tape drive documentation.

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