5.5
Tape Drive Installation
All tape drives used in the RLS are factory installed in a plug-in drive carrier
assembly. This assembly is pre-tested and ready to plug into the RLS drive bay. RLS
units are normally shipped with the drive carrier assemblies installed and ready to
run. However, if you are installing your own drives, this section will lead you through
the process. This procedure is also used when replacing a tape drive. Drives may be
installed and removed while RLS power is on. If an RLS does not have all of its tape
drives installed, drive fillers must be installed in the empty drive bays. See Section
5.5.3.
5.5.1
Installing a Tape Drive
NOTE
Any tape drive may be inserted or removed while the others are running.
To install a tape drive, simply slide the assembly into an open drive bay and secure it
with the two thumbscrew fasteners.
Tape Drives
Drive Filler
Figure 5-36 Drive Carriers and Drive Fillers on Rear Panel (RLS-85XX shown)
5.5.2
Removing a Tape Drive
Loosen the two thumbscrew fasteners on the drive assembly and slide it out from the
drive bay.
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