HP BL536A User's & Service Manual page 132

6. Pull straight back on the tape drive handle to remove the tape drive from the Autoloader (see
Figure 77 (page
Figure 77 Removing the tape drive
To replace a tape drive:
1. Before installing the new drive, inspect the connectors on the tape drive. Ensure that the
connectors are intact, free of any foreign objects, and have no cracks or deformed or bent
contacts.
2. Slowly insert the new tape drive into the drive bay, and align the connectors on the Autoloader
while supporting the drive assembly until the drive seats itself against the back of the Autoloader
(see Figure 78 (page
CAUTION:
until it is properly seated. Damage to the connector pins may occur if this procedure is not
followed.
Figure 78 Installing the tape drive
3. Tighten the blue captive thumbscrews by hand until the drive is secure.
4. Attach the cords and terminator, if necessary, that you removed from the old tape drive.
5. Power on the tape drive.
6. If necessary, upgrade the Autoloader and drive firmware using HP Library & Tape Tools, the
RMI, or a USB flash drive.
NOTE: If you are upgrading a parallel SCSI drive, be sure to use supported cabling configurations.
See Planning the SCSI configuration (page
NOTE: Use L&TT to upgrade the drive to the latest firmware. You can download the latest version
of L&TT at: www.hp.com/support/TapeTools.
132 Upgrading and servicing the Tape Autoloader
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Push in on the tape drive handle while supporting the bottom of the tape drive
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