Chapter 4. Autoloader Maintenance; Removing And Replacing Parts; Removing And Replacing The Controller Card; Removing And Replacing Drive Modules - IBM LTO User Manual

Chapter 4. Autoloader maintenance

This appendix contains information on how to remove and replace different
components and parts of the autoloader.
Attention: This autoloader contains very sensitive electronic components. It is
important to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD). Use wrist grounding straps and
anti-static mats when removing and replacing cards and internal assemblies.

Removing and replacing parts

Removing and replacing the controller card

Attention: This autoloader contains very sensitive electronic components. It is
important to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD). Use wrist grounding straps and
anti-static mats when removing and replacing cards and internal assemblies.
To remove the controller card, do the following:
1. Note the front panel configuration settings so that after you download
2. Note how the autoloader is connected, and remove all external cables attached
3. Loosen the two thumbscrews at the top of the card with a screwdriver or by
4. Remove the card by gently pulling it straight out from the autoloader.
To replace the controller card, do the following:
1. Align the top and bottom edges of the card with the recessed slots on the left
2. Gently slide the controller to the back slot, ensuring that the card aligns with
3. Ensure that the front of the card is flush with the autoloader, and tighten the
4. Turn on the autoloader.
5. Download new firmware.
6. Configure the autoloader.

Removing and replacing drive modules

This sections explains how to replace a drive module.
Removing the LTO drive module
This section explains how to remove the LTO drive module.
Note: To preserve SCSI communications, do not loosen or remove the SCSI cable
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firmware, you can reset the autoloader configuration settings (see "Chapter 3.
Autoloader configuration" on page 21.)
to the controller card.
hand.
side of the autoloader.
the internal guide tracks.
thumbscrews.
connected to the outside of the drive module. The connection to be removed
is located inside the drive module.
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