Moving The Library From A Desktop To A Rack - IBM TS2900 Setup, Operator, And Service Manual

Moving the library from a desktop to a rack

This procedure is used to relocate a library that is mounted on the desktop with the deskside kit to a rack
with the rack mount kit.
Removing library from a desktop
1. Take the library offline.
Note: If the library is processing queued requests, wait for the library to finish the current library
task.
2. From the Web User Interface, select Configure Library > Save/Restore > Save to save the current
library configuration to a file for easy restoration.
3. After your configuration is saved, log out of the Web User Interface and close the Internet browser.
4. From the Operator Panel, select Unlock Magazine, and press Enter to remove the cartridge
magazine or from Web User Interface: Manage Library > Unlock Magazine (if necessary).
Note: If the cartridge magazine fails to unlock in response to the Unlock Magazine command from
the Operator Panel and Web User Interface, you can unlock the magazine manually. See "Unlocking
the cartridge magazine manually" on page 141.
5. From the Operator Panel, select Move to Ship Position, and press Enter. This command moves the
accessor assembly to a safe position ready for moving the library.
Note: If the library is to be transported any distance, this move is necessary to park the accessor in
the position where it can be secured by the accessor locking screw.
6. From the Operator Panel top menu, select Logoff, and press Enter.
7. On the rear panel of the library:
a. Power OFF the library by toggling the power supply switch to the OFF (O) position.
b. Disconnect the power cable from the library power supply.
c. Disconnect the Ethernet cable.
d. Disconnect the SAS host interface cable.
8. Insert and tighten the accessor locking screw 1 .
Figure 140. Insert accessor locking screw
9. Remove the large pan-head screws 4 on the rear of the library (Figure 141 on page 148).
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Removal and replacement procedures
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