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Spectra 50-Series Library Tape Drive Replacement Guide
Removing the Old Drive
Removing the DBA from the Library
1.
Disconnect the fan cable(s) from the
drive interface board (DIB).
The fan cables are yellow, red, and black,
and they are plugged into the top of the
DIB (Figure 8).
Figure 8
The fan cables plugged into the board.
2.
Pinch the tabs on the sides of the fan(s)
to slide the fan(s) gently upward and out
of the DBA (Figure 9).
Figure 9
Removing the fans from the library.
3.
Disconnect the drive power and
communication cables from the DIB.
The drive power and communication
cables are black cables shrinkwrapped in
green sheathing and plugged into the top
of the DIB (Figure 10).
Figure 10
The drive communication and power cables plugged into the board.
