Hp Storageworks Ultrium Tape Drive; Required Tools; Replacing A Tape Drive Module - HP E Series User Manual

HP StorageWorks Ultrium tape drive

Part number
Characteristics
Function
HP Ultrium 460 or
960

Required tools

A flat blade screwdriver is required for this procedure.

Replacing a tape drive module

To remove the tape drive module:
1. Open the back door of the library.
2. Identify the tape drive to be replaced. The FAULT LED light may be lit (see
3. Disconnect the FC cable from the drive to be replaced by pressing down on the cable connector tab
and pulling the connector away from the drive.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging FC cables, do not pinch or sharply bend the cables tighter than a
5-centimeter (2-inch) diameter.
4. Remove the FC cable from the cable clip.
5. Using a slotted screwdriver, loosen the captive screw at the right side of the drive module.
6. Grasp the drive and pull the drive from its bay.
To install the replacement tape drive module:
1. Insert the new drive module into the vacant drive bay and tighten the captive screw to secure the drive
to the chassis.
92 Maintenance
375817-001 (Ultrium 460)
381676-001 (Ultrium 960)
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Hot-swappable
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1/2 inch cartridge tape drive
Writes data to and reads data from Linear Tape-Open (LTO)
cartridges
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Figure 47 on page 68).