Recording Configuration Settings; Removing The Tape Cartridge From The Tape Drive; Removing The Cables, Magazines, And Tape Drive - HP BL536A User's & Service Manual

Remove the cables, drives, and magazines from the Autoloader.
Remove the Autoloader from the rack or tabletop conversion cover.
Replace the base chassis.
Reinstall the Autoloader into the rack or tabletop conversion cover if the support feet have not
been applied.
Replace the cables, tape drive, and magazines.
Reconfigure the Autoloader.
WARNING!
media and 13.1 kg (28.9 lb) with media (8 cartridges). When moving the Autoloader, to reduce
the risk of personal injury or damage to the Autoloader: 1) observe local health and safety
requirements and guidelines for manual material handing, 2) always remove all tapes to reduce
the overall weight of the Autoloader, and 3) obtain adequate assistance to lift and stabilize the
Autoloader during installation or removal.

Recording configuration settings

If the OCP or RMI works, save the configuration settings to the USB flash drive from the OCP or to
a file from the RMI. You will need these settings to re-configure the Autoloader after replacing the
chassis.

Removing the tape cartridge from the tape drive

Before beginning, be sure no cartridges are in the tape drive. To move a cartridge with the OCP,
see Moving tapes in the Autoloader (Operations > Move Tape) (page
with the RMI, see
CAUTION:
gently during the rest of the procedure to avoid damaging the tape and losing data.

Removing the cables, magazines, and tape drive

If the OCP or RMI are operational, remove the magazines using the RMI or OCP.
Power off the Autoloader. Remove the power cord and other cables from the Autoloader.
If the magazines have not been removed, remove the magazines from the device using the manual
process (see Releasing the magazines manually (page
To remove the tape drive:
1. Loosen the blue captive thumbscrews on the drive (see
Figure 83 Captive screws on the tape drive
The HP StorageWorks 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader weighs 1 1.5 kg (25.4 lb) without
Moving media (page
If you cannot remove the tape cartridge from the tape drive, handle the tape drive
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Figure 83 (page
Removing and replacing the base chassis 135
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