Quantum Scalar 50 Tape Drive Removal and Replacement Instructions
Document 81-81770-01 A01
June 2007
Preparing for the Procedure
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Preparing for the Procedure
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This document explains how to remove and replace a tape drive in an
Quantum Scalar 50 library. Before you begin the removal and replacement
procedure:
• Verify you have the required tools
• Unpack the tape drive and save the materials
The tape drive removal and replacement procedure consists of the following
steps:
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Turning Off Drive Power
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Removing the Faulty Tape Drive Canister
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Installing the New Tape Drive Canister
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Repackaging the Faulty Tape Drive Canister
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Troubleshooting
Required Tools
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The following tools are required for the procedure:
• Large flat blade screwdriver
• Antistatic wrist strap
Unpacking the Tape
Drive
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To unpack the tape drive:
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Open the shipping carton.
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Remove the tape drive from the carton.
The tape drive is protected by two pieces of foam and an antistatic bag.
Note:
The firmware revision on the new tape drive(s) must match the
firmware revision on the currently installed tape drives (of the
same tape drive type). If the new tape drive has a different
revision, you must download the appropriate tape drive firmware
from Quantum and update the drive. All tape drives in the library
must contain the same firmware revision. You can view the tape
drive firmware revision on the OCP under
Drive Operations
.
Caution:
Use appropriate electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions
when unpacking or installing the tape drive.
Note:
Save the packing materials. You will use these materials to
package the faulty tape drive at the end of this procedure.
