HP StorageWorks EML E Series Installation

Drive module

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Caution: Parts can be damaged by

electrostatic discharge. Keep parts in their

containers until needed. Ensure that you

are properly grounded when touching

static sensitive components.

Inspect the contents of the kit. You may need a

flat-blade screwdriver to remove and replace this

tape drive.

Open the back

doors of the library.

EML E-Series

Drive Module

Installation

Note: This part is not hot-pluggable. It is

necessary to power down the library to

replace this part.

Note: An animation of the removal process

can be found on the documentation CD

shipped with the tape library.

Removal

If you are removing an existing tape drive,

make sure to unload any tape cartridges in

the drive to be removed using your application

software or the library GUI touch screen. Use

your backup software to cease library activity.

Identify the tape drive to be replaced. The Fault

LED light may be lit, signifying a hot swap can

occur.

Page 1 EML E-Series Drive Module StorageWorks Installation Note: This part is not hot-pluggable. It is Caution: Parts can be damaged by necessary to power down the library to electrostatic discharge. Keep parts in their replace this part. containers until needed. Ensure that you are properly grounded when touching Note: An animation of the removal process static sensitive components.
Page 2 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. If necessary, use a flat-blade screwdriver to loosen the captive screw at the right side of the drive Caution: To avoid damaging FC cables, do not pinch or sharply bend the cables module.
Page 3 • HP product information: http://www.hp.com/products/tapestorage If necessary, upgrade the drive firmware using the Interface Manager's Command Line Interface. • HP technical support and phone numbers: See the HP StorageWorks Interface Manager http://www.hp.com/support and Command View TL User's Guide for detailed •...