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Library
224, T24, or 2U
b. b. b. b.
Reconfigure your library—You must reconfigure your library for your backup application to recognize
the new tape drive. See
R
T
EPLACING A
APE
To replace a tape drive with a different tape drive of the same configuration (half height to half height, or full
height to full height), follow these steps.
1. 1. 1. 1.
Preparing for replacement—
a. a. a. a.
Power off the host.
b. b. b. b.
Power off the library (press the 0 on the back of the unit).
c. c. c. c.
Disconnect the power cord, the SCSI or Fibre Channel cable(s), and the terminator (if present).
d. d. d. d.
Remove the tape drive cover plate. Set the plate and the screws aside.
Back of library
Figure 9
Tape drive cover plate (FH Fibre Channel library)
2. 2. 2. 2.
Removing the tape drive—
a. a. a. a.
Pull the tape drive a short distance out of the library, then disconnect the serial cables (
drive(s) that you are replacing.
b. b. b. b.
Disconnect all of the power cables (
c. c. c. c.
While holding the cables out of the way, pull the tape drive straight out of the library.
Caution
d. d. d. d.
Disconnect the serial cable from the library and discard it. Do not reuse the serial cable.
If your library has...
Tape drive configuration
Half height
page 10
for instructions.
D
(
RIVE
SAME CONFIGURATION
Tape drive cover plate
).
P
Be certain to support the tape drive as you remove it from the library. LTO Ultrium tape
drives weigh several pounds each.
Attach this SCSI cover plate...
Quantity
Location
two
None
one
Top
)
Screws (2 each side)
External drive label
NA
NA
Power OFF
(press the 0)
Disconnect
power cord
) from the tape
S
7
12
OF
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