Performing The Safety Inspection Procedure; Tape Drive Ac Grounding Inspection; Ac Grounding Diagram (50 Hz And 60 Hz) - IBM TotalStorage 3580 L33 Setup, Operator, And Service Manual

Performing the Safety Inspection Procedure

Before you service the unit, perform the following safety inspection procedure:
1. Stop all activity on the SCSI bus.
2. Turn off the power to the tape drive.
3. Disconnect the SCSI cable and check the SCSI bus terminator for damage.
4. Unplug the tape drive's power cord from the electrical outlet.
5. Check the tape drive's power cord for damage, such as a pinched, cut, or
6. Check the tape drive's SCSI bus (signal) cable for damage.
7. Check the cover of the tape drive for sharp edges, damage, or alterations that
8. Check the cover of the tape drive for proper fit. It should be in place and
9. Check the product label on the bottom of the tape drive to make sure that it

Tape Drive AC Grounding Inspection

1. Power off the drive.
2. Disconnect all cables.
3. See Figure 1 which is provided for reference only. Disconnect the power cord
4. Inspect the power cable for visible cracks, wear, or damage.
Figure 1. AC Grounding Diagram (50 Hz and 60 Hz)
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frayed cord.
expose its internal parts.
secure.
matches the voltage at your outlet.
from its source.
1
AC Ground
2
Chassis Frame
3
AC Ground Terminated in Power Supply