Removing/Replacing The Library Control Blade And Compact Flash Card - IBM System Storage TS3310 Setup And Operator Manual

4. Repeat this procedure for all drives to be reinstalled in the library.
5. Vary all drives online from the host.
Removing/Replacing the Library Control Blade and Compact
Flash Card
The Library Control Blade (LCB) manages the entire library, including the Operator
Panel and picker assembly. It also runs system tests to ensure that the library is
functioning properly.
The Compact Flash Card is housed on the LCB and contains the library vital
product data (VPD) such as configuration settings. For information on removing
and replacing this card, see "Removing the Compact Flash Card" on page 12-21
and "Replacing the Compact Flash Card" on page 12-23.
Removing the Library Control Blade (LCB)
Important: When handling the LCB, you must wear an ESD anti-static wrist
1. Perform "Preparing a Library or Library Module for Repairs" on page 12-2.
2. On the LCB (Figure 12-15 on page 12-19), disconnect the Ethernet cable (
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b. For a Fibre Channel drive sled, connect the fibre cable.
strap, or touch the library frame to discharge any static electricity in
your body. Do not handle the LCB without taking appropriate ESD
precautions.
Figure 12-15 on page 12-19) by pinching the tab to disengage the cable, and
then pull the connector out of the LCB.
Note: Six slots reside below the Ethernet cable. The four topmost slots are
reserved for future use. The two bottommost slots are designated as
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Ethernet ( in Figure 12-15 on page 12-19) and serial (
Figure 12-15 on page 12-19) ports, and are reserved for use by IBM
Service Personnel.
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