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9.3
Removing and replacing a tape drive
Tape drives are installed at the back of the Library.
When replacing one drive in a two drive configuration, you can power down the drive that you
are replacing without interrupting power to the rest of the Library.
INFORMATION
This part is hot pluggable. It is not mandatory to power
down the Library to replace a drive.
To remove a tape drive:
1.
Using your Remote Management Unit or the Operator Control Panel, unload the tape
cartridge(s) from the drive to be removed.
Figure 59 Drive sled components of rear panel
Steps
Description
1
Power down the Library using the power button on the front pan.
2
The LED on the tape drive being removed is off.
3, 4, 5
Remove the power cable, SCSI cable and terminator if applicable, from the tape
drive being remowed.
6
Loosen the captive thumbscrews on the drive
Table 13 Description for Figure 56
Summary of Contents for actiLib Autoloader 4U
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