
2.
Slowly insert the new tape drive into the drive bay, and align the connectors on the Autoloader
while supporting the drive assembly until the drive seats itself against the back of the Autoloader
(see
Figure 77
).
CAUTION:
Push in on the tape drive handle while supporting the bottom of the tape drive until it is properly
seated. Damage to the connector pins may occur if this procedure is not followed.
Figure 77 Installing the tape drive
.
3.
Tighten the blue captive thumbscrews by hand until the drive is secure.
4.
Attach the cords and terminator, if necessary, that you removed from the old tape drive.
5.
Power on the tape drive.
6.
If necessary, upgrade the Autoloader and drive firmware using HP Library & Tape Tools, the
RMI, or a USB flash drive.
NOTE:
If you are upgrading a parallel SCSI drive, be sure to use supported cabling configurations. See
“
Planning the SCSI configuration
” on page 28.
NOTE:
Use
L&TT to upgrade the drive to the latest firmware. You can download the latest version of L&TT at:
http://www.hp.com/support/TapeTools
.
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Page 26: ...Features and overview 26 ...
Page 106: ...Operating the Tape Autoloader 106 ...
Page 156: ...Troubleshooting 156 ...
Page 168: ...Upgrading and servicing the Tape Autoloader 168 ...
Page 172: ...Support and other resources 172 ...
Page 174: ...Technical specifications 174 ...
Page 179: ...HP StorageWorks 1 8 G2 Tape Autoloader User and service guide 179 ...
Page 188: ...Battery replacement notices Dutch battery notice Regulatory compliance and safety 188 ...
Page 190: ...Italian battery notice Japanese battery notice Regulatory compliance and safety 190 ...
Page 192: ...Regulatory compliance and safety 192 ...
Page 194: ...Electrostatic discharge 194 ...
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