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For instructions, see Removing the tape cartridges.
5.
Power off the library from the front panel. Select the appropriate position for the robotic assembly:
a. If the robotic shipping bracket is available, select The default parked position.
When the library powers off, verify that the robotic assembly is located behind the OCP touch
screen.
b. Otherwise, select the The shipping position.
When the library powers off, verify that the robotic assembly is located near the bottom of the
base module.
6.
Remove the expansion module interconnect cables. Remove all cables that exit the rack, including
SAS or FC cables, Ethernet cables, and power cords. Remove any USB devices from the front and
rear USB ports.
For instructions, see Removing the module cables.
7.
Remove the tape drives and place each one in an antistatic bag.
Note the drive locations so the drives can be replaced in the same order and drive bays. The library
tracks the drive locations and will issue events for the drives that are not in the expected locations.
Protect the tape drives in the original product packaging or anti-static bubble wrap.
8.
If the robotic shipping bracket is not available, the bottom library cover plate must be installed on the
bottom of the base module. If one or more expansion modules are installed under the base module,
move the bottom cover to the bottom of the base module.
a. Move the bottom cover plate to the base module. For instructions, see Moving the bottom cover
plate.
b. If a module was removed from the rack, reinstall it in the rack and secure it to the rack.
I.
From the front of the rack while supporting the bottom of the module in the areas supported
by the rack shelves, set the back of the module on the front of the rack shelves. Push the
module into the rack until the front of the module contacts the rack posts.
II.
Verify that the module has been installed directly above or below its adjacent module and is
contained with the correct 3U volume. The gap between modules must be less than 4mm.
III.
Tighten the captive fasteners just until they retain the module in the rack. Leave them loose
enough that the module can be adjusted on the shelves.
c. Verify that all alignment mechanisms are locked in their proper positions.
I.
From the front of the library, use a #2 Phillips screwdriver to loosen the captive
thumbscrews on all modules two full turns.
II.
From the back of the library, starting with the bottom module and the one above it, align the
modules and lock them together. Repeat for each pair of modules.
i. Lock the alignment mechanism. If the mechanism has a spring lock, move the lock to
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the left, move the alignment mechanism to the lock position, and then release the
spring-loaded lock.
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