IBM 7212 102, Service Manual

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Chapter 6. Servicing the VXA Technology Tape Drive
This chapter describes procedures to follow when a problem is detected with an
installed VXA technology tape drive feature. For additional information about the
status lights, operating features, and rear connections on the VXA tape drive
feature, refer to Chapter 8in the 7212 Model 102 Storage Device Enclosure Setup and
Operator Guide
Before using or servicing any FRU, let it acclimate to the operating environment
for as long as it has been away from the environment or for 24 hours, whichever is
less.
Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
Attention: Storage devices drives are sensitive to static electricity discharge. To
prevent damage, when handling a storage device drive wrap it in an antistatic bag.
Take the following precautions:
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Do not remove the drive from its antistatic bag until you are ready to install it.
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With the drive still in its antistatic bag, touch it to the metal frame of an
electrically grounded surface.
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Hold the drive by the frame. Avoid touching the solder joints or pins.
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Handle the drive carefully to prevent permanent damage.
Manually Removing a Tape Cartridge
Attention: The procedure for manually removing a tape cartridge could damage
your tape cartridge, the tape drive , or both. Use this procedure only after you
have:
1. Turned the power to the 7212 Storage Enclosure off and on again to clear
potential hang conditions.
2.
If available, issued the
Unload SCSI
command from your system command
menu.
3. Disconnected the 7212 Storage Enclosure from the system, and turned the
power to the 7212 Storage Enclosure on and off again several times.
4.
Attempted an emergency eject of the cartridge by pressing and holding the
unload button for at least five seconds.
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