Dfa (Direct Fibre Attach) Duplex Cable; Dfa Duplex Cable 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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2.
Carefully align the Channel mating connector on the DIA with its mate on the Drive
Bay PCBA Assembly. Slowly and gently push the DIA into the Drive Bay PCBA As-
sembly Channel connector. DO NOT FORCE this mating. If significant resistance is
met, pull the DIA off and check for bent pins on the Drive Bay PCBA Assembly. Re-
peat this step for each DIA that is being replaced/changed.
3.
Position the retaining bracket on the library's chassis, so that the three screw
holes are aligned with the threaded holes of the chassis.
4.
Using a No. 2 Phillips screwdriver, replace the three flat-head screws that se-
cure the retaining bracket to the library. See Figure 7-40.
5.
Carefully align the threaded hole in each Drive Interface Adapter with the screw
holes in the retaining bracket.
6.
Using a No. 2 Phillips screwdriver, replace each of the Drive Interface Adapter
flat-head screws that secure the DIAs to the retaining bracket. See Figure 7-40.
7.
Follow the instructions in Section 7.21 to reinstall the Power Supply Module(s).
8.
Reconnect the SCSI cables to the Tape Drives (T1-T4) as they were originally
connected.

7.19 DFA (Direct Fibre Attach) Duplex Cable

RLS-8216CD/8236CD/8236D/
8204D/8244D/8404D/8444D
The RLS Power Supply Module(s) must be removed before a DFA Duplex Cable can
be replaced. No calibration is required after replacing a DFA Duplex Cable.
Tools Required: No. 2 Phillips Screwdriver
The DFA Duplex Cables are sensitive to bending so care must be taken when
handling the cables. Do not allow them to be bent, crimped or pinched dur-
ing the replacement process.

7.19.1 DFA Duplex Cable 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 fibre cables from the Tape Drives (T1, T2, T3 & T4). Note how
they were connected so they can be reconnected in the same manner.
501510 Rev. S
CAUTION
Field–Replaceable Units (FRUs)
(LTO)
P/N 510463-01-1
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