U p d a t i n g Ta p e D r i v e M o d u l e s
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This document provides procedures for updating your LTO-1 tape drive module to an
LTO-2 tape drive module in the Dell™ PowerVault™ 136T LTO tape library. You must
perform the following procedures to complete the update:
•
Removing the LTO-1 drive modules
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Installing the LTO-2 drive modules
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Updating the tape library firmware
Removing the LTO-1 Drive Modules
NOTICE:
You must fully complete the update from an LTO-1 tape library to an LTO-2 tape
library. LTO-1 tape drive modules and LTO-2 tape drive modules cannot be present in the same
tape library.
CAUTION: Before performing this procedure, read and follow the safety
instructions in your
System Information Guide
.
1
Shut down the tape library.
2
From the back of the library, remove the drive module by loosening the two captive
thumbscrews on each sled. See Figure 1-1.
3
Slide the drive module out by its handle.
NOTE:
If you are installing more LTO-2 drive modules than LTO-1 drive modules that you
just removed, then beginning with the lowest-available plate, remove the additional filler
plates by loosening the two captive thumbscrews.
Installing the LTO-2 Tape Modules
CAUTION: Before performing this procedure, read and follow the safety
instructions in your
System Information Guide
.
1
Slide the new LTO-2 drive modules into place beginning with the lowest-available
slot. See Figure 1-1.
2
Tighten the two captive thumbscrews on each drive module.
NOTE:
If you are installing fewer LTO-2 drive modules than LTO-1 drive modules that you
just removed, then install a filler plate in each empty drive slot.