The MSL8048 and MSL8096 have four tape drive connectors in the locations where full-height tape drives
would be installed. When installing a half-height tape drive, install it in the drive bay directly above a full-
height tape drive or above a half-height drive and half-height face plate pair.
Figure 14: MSL8048 and MSL8096 locations for half-height drives
NOTE:
If you plan to partition the library into two logical libraries, the second tape drive must be installed in
the third drive bay. For tape drive locations for two logical libraries, see
2.
Remove the face plate covering the drive bay by removing the screws holding it in place.
Remove one drive bay cover to install a half-height tape drive; remove two drive bay covers to install a full-
height tape drive.
3.
Holding the tape drive by the handle and supporting it from the bottom, position the drive on the alignment
rails. Slide the tape drive into the drive bay until it is flush with the back of the library.
4.
To secure the tape drive to the chassis, use a torque driver to tighten the thumbscrews on the drive sled to
6 inch pounds or 0.68 N m.
If a torque driver is not available, use a #2 Phillips screwdriver to tighten the thumbscrews until a low initial
threshold torque achieves a snug tight condition.
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Installing the tape library
