HP C7745NB - SureStore DLT Tape Autoloader 1/9, Manual

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Replacing Autoloader Parts
Removing and Installing Drive Modules
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Removing and Installing Drive Modules
This section explains how to replace a drive module in the following
situations:
• When the autoloader is powered-off.
• When the autoloader is powered-on.
NOTE If the autoloader needs to remain powered-on when you are replacing the
drive, you need to check that the backup software supports this feature.
Unloading a Tape from a Drive
Before replacing a drive, unload the tape from the drive. From the
Drive
and Tape Operations
menu, select
[Unload Tape from Drive]
to move the tape
from the drive module to the original slot where the tape was located.
The tape is automatically rewound before it is unloaded.
Taking a Drive Offline
If you want to replace the drive while the autoloader is powered-on, you
must take it offline by accessing the front panel. If the autoloader does
not need to be powered-on to replace the drive, proceed to “Removing the
Drive Module” on page 3-4.
NOTE
Only take the drive offline if the host backup software supports online
drive repair.
To take the drive offline when the autoloader is powered-on:
1. Take the drive offline by going to the
Administration
and then
Online
Drive Repair
menus.
2. Select
[Put drive offline]
. The front panel indicates the success or
failure of this operation.