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Chapter 6. Moving the 7207 Tape Drive
DANGER
To prevent a possible electrical shock when adding or removing any
devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cords for those
devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected or
disconnected. If possible, disconnect all power cords from the
existing system before you add or remove a device.
(72XXD203)
Attention: Damage as a result of improper handling may void your equipment
warranty.
Move Checklist
When moving the 7207-122 Tape Drive, perform the following steps:
Attention: Failure to perform the following steps in sequence before you add or
delete a device may result in data loss or system failure.
1. If loaded, remove the tape cartridge from the drive by pressing the unload
button while the 7207-122 Tape Drive power is on.
2. Remove the 7207-122 Tape Drive from the system configuration (for
instructions, refer to your system manuals).
Attention: Failure to inform the operating system before you add or delete a device
may result in data loss or a system fault.
3. If it is on, do a controlled shutdown of the system unit. Refer to “Step 7.
Performing a System Shutdown” on page 7.
4. Turn off the power to the 7207-122 Tape Drive.
5. Turn off the power to all external devices attached to the system.
6. Turn off the power to the system unit.
7. Unplug the power cable for the 7207-122 Tape Drive from the electrical
outlet.
Attention: When SCSI bus (signal) cables are connected to a system unit, they
must also be connected to a device. Do not leave the SCSI bus cable connected to
the system if the device for that cable has been removed.
8. Unplug the system unit power cable from the electrical outlet.
9. Disconnect the SCSI bus cable from the system unit.
10. Disconnect the SCSI bus cable from the 7207-122 Tape Drive.
11. Move the 7207-122 Tape Drive and place it in the new location.
12. Ensure that the terminator is on the last device on the SCSI bus (see “Step
9. Installing the SCSI Bus Terminator” on page 9).
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