Table of Contents
Advertisement
Cartridge age
Cleaning
Maintenance analysis procedures
This section provides step-by-step procedures for isolating problems with the
87691VX Tape Autoloader.
Purpose of the MAPs
Use the maintenance analysis procedures (MAPs) to check the following items:
Power cable
Power supply
Terminator
If a problem is detected, the procedure isolates the problem to the customer
replaceable unit (CRU), either the taped drive or the autoloader. For instructions
for removing and replacing a CRU, see to "Removal and replacement procedures"
on page 47.
Step 1: Power and fan
To determine whether the power and the fan are operating correctly, complete the
following steps:
DANGER
1. Make sure that the 87691VX Tape Autoloader power cable is connected to an
2. Make sure that the LCD screen is on and there is air flow from the fan at the
Is the LCD screen on and is there airflow from the fan?
NO
YES
44
87691VX VXA320 Tape Autoloader User's Guide
If the cartridge has been in use for a long time or if it has been used
frequently, try using a new cartridge.
Clean the tape drive as described in "Cleaning the tape drive" on page 36.
Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is
hazardous. See "Safety" on page v for more information.
electrical outlet.
rear of the unit.
While watching for the LED screen to turn on, turn the power switch off
and back on again. Repeat this procedure several times. If the status LED
fails to come on or if there is no airflow from the fan, call IBM service.
Go to Step 3: Cooling fan.
SCSI address
SCSI bus (signal) cable
Configuration
Tape drive
Fan
Drive head
Advertisement
Table of Contents
