IBM LTO, User Manual

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Unloading a tape from a drive
Before replacing a drive, unload any tape from the drive. Do the following steps:
1. Select Main-->Operations-->Drive and tape operation--> Unload tape from
Drive.
2. The tape is automatically rewound before it is unloaded.
Installing a drive module
To install a drive module, do the following:
1. Hold the drive module with one hand on the drive module handle while the
other hand supports the drive.
2. Install the drive by inserting the rail at the top of the drive module into the slot
at the top of the drive module opening. There is some resistance as the drive
connector engages with the connector on the autoloader.
3. Tighten the top and bottom thumbscrews by hand, securing the drive module
into the autoloader.
4. Connect the ribbon connector to the back of the drive module.
5.
Gently fold the ribbon cable (attached to the plate and SCSI cable) into the back
of the drive module.
6. Holding the connector plate in place, tighten the thumbscrews by hand.
Chapter 4. Autoloader maintenance
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