Adding Or Replacing A Base Or Expansion Module - Dell EMC ML3 User Manual

Verifying Drive installation and operation
Using the Operator Panel or the Management GUI:
1. Confirm that the library recognizes the new tape drive by checking the Operator Panel or
Management GUI. The new drive appears in the module status overview area on the left side of the
screen.
2. Use the Management GUI or Operator Panel to verify that the tape drive has the current firmware.
Update the firmware if necessary.
3. Use the Management GUI or Operator Panel to test the drive. See "Locating Management functions"
on page 63.

Adding or replacing a Base or Expansion Module

Adding a module: Overview
To add a module to an existing configuration, you will
1. Power down the library.
2. Remove the top or bottom plate of the module. See "Preparing top and bottom modules" on page 39.
3. Install the module into the rack. See "Installing modules in a rack" on page 42.
Note:
Product Weight
Caution: The weight of this part or unit is between 18.1 and 33.6 kg (40 and
74 lb). It takes two persons to safely lift this part or unit. (C009)
Caution: The weight of this part or unit is between 33.6 and 46.3 kg (74 and
102 lb). It takes three persons to safely lift this part or unit. (C010)
Risk of personal injury
Before a module is moved or lifted
v Observe local health and safety requirements and guidelines for manual
material handling.
v Remove all tapes to reduce the weight and to prevent cartridges from
falling into the robotics path and damaging the library.
v Remove all tape drives to reduce the weight.
v Obtain adequate assistance to lift and stabilize the module during
installation or removal.
Risk of damage to devices
When a module is placed into or removed from a rack
v Extend the rack's leveling jacks to the floor.
v Ensure that the full weight of the rack rests on the leveling jacks.
v Install stabilizing feet on the rack.
v Extend only one rack component at a time.
CAUTION:
Parts can be damaged by electrostatic discharge. Keep parts in electrostatic
containers until needed. Ensure that you are properly grounded when
static sensitive components are touched.
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