ESL9000 Series Tape Library Unpacking and Relocating Guide
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Relocation
Removing Tape Cartridges
To remove tape cartridges:
1. Stop all library operation.
a.
Press the
Standby
button on the control panel. This places the library off-line
after the completion of any currently executing operations. When the library is
off-line, the control panel displays System Off-line.
b.
Press the
Stop
button to remove power from library robotics.
2. Unlock and open the library doors.
3. Turn off the library.
4. Remove all tape cartridges from the library bins and tape drives.
5. Carefully pack all tapes for shipment.
Installing Internal Packing Materials
To install internal packing materials:
1. If the Cartridge Handling Mechanism (CHM) is not in the far right position,
gently move it along the horizontal carriage until it is as far right as possible.
2. Place a foam block between the extension axis and the floor.
a.
Lift the extension axis assembly and place the large foam block between it
and the floor of the library.
b.
Gently lower the extension axis assembly, resting it on the foam block.
3. See Chapter 4, “Unpacking and Moving the Library,” for information pertaining to
reattaching the shipping brackets to the CHM.
a.
Using the screws attached to the bracket, insert and tighten the restraining
bracket.
NOTE:
To gain access to the restraining bracket, manually glide the CHM up the y-axis
and hold in place using a tie wrap, so that the motor assembly is above the library floor.
4. Insert and tighten the restraining bracket.
NOTE:
Slide the CHM to the left (along the x-axis) for greater access to the area.
a.
Insert the restraining bracket onto the CHM and the library floor and secure it
using the screws provided.
