Drive Interface Adapter (Dia); Drive Interface Adapter Removal - Qualstar RLS-4470 Technical & Service Manual

Tape library; rls-4000 series; rls-5000 series; rls-6000 series; rls-8000 series;
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4.
Reconnect the ribbon cable to the INTER connector on the left side of the PCBA
as seen from the front of the RLS. See Figure 7-36.
5.
Reconnect the ribbon cable to the SENSOR connector on the right side of the
PCBA as seen from the front of the RLS. See Figure 7-36.
6.
Install two cable ties to hold the power cable that runs between the Drive Bay
and Executive PCBAs.
7.
Reinstall the rightmost Tape Drive Assembly as described in Section 7.11.2.
8.
Reinstall the Carriage Assembly into the RLS as described in Section 7.7.2.
9.
Proceed to Section 7.24 to calibrate the RLS.

7.18 Drive Interface Adapter (DIA)

Passive Adapter
Active Adapter
SAS Adapter
The RLS Power Supply Module(s) must be removed before a DIA can be replaced. The
DIA type (Quick / Hot swappable) installed can be changed at this time. No calibra-
tion is required after replacing/changing a DIA.
Tools Required: No. 2 Phillips Screwdriver
The pins of the four Channel(1-4) connectors on both sides of the Drive Bay
PCBA Assembly are easily bent while working around the PCBA. If a bent pin
is not straightened perfectly before a Tape Drive or DIA PCBA is installed, it is
quite likely that the pin will get permanently damaged during the insertion of
the mating connector.

7.18.1 Drive Interface Adapter Removal

1.
Remove power from the RLS by first pressing the power switch off and then re-
moving the power cord (two power cords if dual-redundant power supply mod-
ules are installed).
2.
Disconnect all SCSI cables from the Tape Drives (T1-T4). Note how they were
connected so they can be reconnected in the same manner.
3.
Follow the instructions in Section 7.21 to remove the Power Supply Module(s).
501510 Rev. S
P/N 501677-01-7
P/N 501687-01-6
P/N 502087-01-8
CAUTION
Field–Replaceable Units (FRUs)
Quick-swappable Tape Drive Assemblies
Hot-swappable Tape Drive Assemblies
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