Removing/Replacing Rack Ears; Removing The Rack Ears; Replacing The Rack Ears; Removing The Rack Ears (Control Module Shown) - IBM System Storage TS3310 Setup And Operator Manual

3. Perform "Replacing a Control Module in a Standalone or Rack-mounted

Removing/Replacing Rack Ears

Rack ears are installed on each module in a rack-mounted library for weight
distribution.

Removing the Rack Ears

Complete these steps to remove the rack ears on all units of the library.
1. Grasp the I/O Station handle and pull it toward you until it locks in the open
2. Remove the right rack ear ( 1 in Figure 12-9).
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Figure 12-9. Removing the rack ears (Control Module shown)
3. Remove the left rack ear ( 3 in Figure 12-9).
4. Repeat this process for all units in the library, if necessary.

Replacing the Rack Ears

Complete these steps to replace the rack ears on all units of the library.
1. Grasp the I/O Station handle and pull it toward you until it locks in the open
2. Replace the right rack ear ( 1 in Figure 12-9).
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TS3310 Tape Library Setup and Operator Guide
b. All power supplies (see "Reinstalling/Replacing a Power Supply" on page
12-25).
Library (14U or larger)" on page 12-7.
position.
a. Remove the right rack ear thumb screws. If the screws are tight, use a #2
Phillips screwdriver to loosen them.
b. Remove the right rack ear.
a. Open the left door of the library unit slightly.
b. Grasp the hinged side of the door and, while pulling on the door, push
right to expose the left rack ear.
c. Remove the left rack ear thumb screws.
d. Remove the left rack ear.
position.
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