5. Remove the chassis from the rack or tabletop conversion cover
.
6.
Unpack the new chassis and place it on a sturdy table. Save the packaging materials to return the old
chassis.
7. Install the replacement chassis in the rack
replace the tabletop conversion cover
8. Replace the library components and cables
.
9. Verify the chassis replacement
.
Removing the tape cartridge from the tape drive
CAUTION:
If you cannot remove the tape cartridge from the tape drive, handle the tape drive gently during the rest
of the procedure to avoid damaging the tape and losing data.
Procedure
• RMI:
The Operations > Move Media page
on page 89
• MSL2024 OCP:
Moving tapes in the library (Operations > Move Tape)
on page 115
• MSL4048, MSL8048 and MSL8096 OCP:
Moving Media (Operations > Move Media)
on page 131
Removing the cables, magazines, and tape drive
Procedure
1.
If the OCP or RMI is operational, remove the magazines using the RMI or OCP.
2.
Power off the library.
3.
Remove the power cord and other cables from the library.
4.
If the magazines have not been removed, remove the magazines from the library using the manual
process (see
Releasing the magazines manually
5.
Loosen the blue captive thumbscrews on the drive.
Figure 103: Captive screws on the tape drive
6.
While supporting the bottom of the tape drive, pull straight back on the tape drive handle to remove the
tape drive from the library.
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