Removing And Replacing A Tape Drive - Quantum Scalar i500 User Manual

3 If there is a tape cartridge in the target tape drive, use the web client to eject it.
4 Using the web client, delete the partitions that uses the target tape drive. Then re-create the partition, if
desired, using another tape drive.
5 Disconnect the host interface cables from the tape drive that you want to remove.
6 From the back of the library, loosen the tape drive's thumbscrews.
7 Remove the tape drive by gripping the tape drive handle and pulling the entire tape drive toward you.
8 Install a cover plate over the vacant drive slot.
If you cannot find a cover plate, order one. It is important that all vacant slots have a cover plate to keep
unwanted materials out of the library.
WARNING

Removing and Replacing a Tape Drive

These instructions explain how to remove a tape drive and replace it with a new one. You may need to
replace a tape drive if you are experiencing problems with one that is currently in use.
You can remove a tape drive while the library is powered on. Do not, however, remove a tape drive that is
currently in use.
Required tools: None
1 Prepare host applications for tape drive removal.
2 Save the library configuration.
3 Using the web client, take the tape drive offline. When the tape drive is ready for removal, its blue LED
will be solidly lit.
a. From the Operations menu, select Drive > Change Mode.
The Change Drive Mode screen appears.
b. Locate the tape drive that you want to take offline.
c. In the New column, click Online to change the mode to Offline.
4 If there is a cartridge in the tape drive, use the web client to eject it.
5 Disconnect the host interface cables from the tape drive that you want to remove.
6 From the back of the library, loosen the tape drive's thumbscrews.
7 Remove the tape drive by gripping the tape drive handle and pulling the entire tape drive toward you.
8 Add the new tape drive in the vacant slot. Using the guide rails on both the tape drive and the tape drive
slot, slowly slide the tape drive into the slot. The tape drive must be level to slide in smoothly.
9 Tighten the tape drive's thumbscrews to secure the tape drive to the module.
The thumbscrews must be aligned with the module's screw holes. If they are not aligned, the tape drive
was not inserted correctly.
10 Power on the library (if it's not powered on already).
Scalar i500 User's Guide
RUNNING THE LIBRARY WITHOUT A COVER PLATE CAN BE
DANGEROUS. DOING SO ALSO CAUSES THE LIBRARY TO RUN
AT A REDUCED SPEED.
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