Chapter 7. Servicing the Tape Drive
Removing a SCSI Tape Drive from an Enclosure
To remove an IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drive Model T400 from an enclosure, perform the following steps:
1.Ensure that the tape drive does not contain a tape cartridge.
2.Deconfigure the drive from the server (for instructions, see your server’s documentation).
3.Turn off the power to the enclosure. Disconnect the power cable from the enclosure and the electrical outlet.
4.Remove the cover of the enclosure.
5. Disconnect the internal power cable from the power connector (see | in |
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6.If connected, disconnect the internal LDI
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7. | Disconnect the internal SCSI cable from the SCSI connector | . |
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8. | Perform one of the following procedures on the SCSI ID connector | : |
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9. | Remove the mounting screws from the side brackets of the chassis (see | in | ||
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10. | Remove the tape drive from the enclosure. |
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11. To reassemble, reverse these steps.
Figure 28. Rear view of the IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drive Model T400 (SCSI drive)
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