Chapter 3. Maintenance; Moving Or Shipping The Library; Removing And Replacing Parts; Removing And Replacing The Controller Card - IBM LTO Library User Manual

Chapter 3. Maintenance

This chapter describes how to maintain the LTO Library.
Attention: This LTO library 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.

Moving or shipping the library

To move or ship the library, do the following:
1. Verify that the drive is empty.
2. If the drive contains a tape, unload it. Refer to the backup software
3. Remove all tapes from the library.
4. When shipping, lock the transport by running the Lock Transport front panel
5. Power off the library. The power "standby" switch is recessed to avoid
6. To ship the library, remove all external cords, cables, and terminators. For an
7. Re-install the internal packaging to secure the magazine inside the library (see
8. Place the library into the original packaging box. If you no longer have the

Removing and replacing parts

This chapter contains information on how to remove and replace different
components and parts of the library.

Removing and replacing the controller card

Attention: This library 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.
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documentation, or use the front panel menu.
test to prevent damage.
Attention: Do not turn off the library until the interface is inactive. Removing
power from a SCSI peripheral when the bus is active can result in data loss
and/or indeterminate bus states. If your computer is connected to a LAN, be
sure to check with your system administrator before turning off the device.
accidental power cycles. Disconnect the power cable.
internal move, only disconnect the power cable, remote management card
cable, and SCSI cable to the host.
Note: You do not need to remove the SCSI cable that connects the controller to
the drive module unless the library is being shipped.
"Unpacking the library" on page 4).
original packaging, contact your service representative to purchase the
packaging kit.
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