Section 4 - Adding Or Replacing Components; Replacing A Tape Drive; Remove The Drive Assembly; Figure 4-1: Arcvault Rear Panel - Overland Storage ARCvault Series Service Manual

4
Adding or Replacing Components
SECTION
There are four components in the ARCvault library that are replaceable:
• Tape Drive
• Drive Cover Assembly (with exhaust fan)
• Media Magazine
• Chassis
Also, in ARCvault 24 libraries with a half-height drive, one component can be added:
• Second half-height drive

4.1 Replacing a Tape Drive

Should the need arise, it is easy to remove and replace an ARCvault tape drive.

4.1.1 Remove the Drive Assembly

1. At the OCP, press Power > Power Off Library to power down the unit.
2. After the unit has shut down, remove the power cord.
3. At the rear, remove the LVD SCSI cable and terminator from the drive cover SCSI ports
(Figure
4. Loosen the two thumbscrews on the sides of the drive cover.
5. Remove the drive cover.
a. Gently pull the drive cover out and hold it approximately 2 inches (5cm) below the unit
(Figure
b. Unplug the fan wiring from the fan connector.
c. Unplug the SCSI cable from the drives.
d. Set the drive cover aside.
10400025-101 10/2006
WARNING: Neither the touch screen nor the power switch completely shuts off power to the unit.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock or damage to the equipment, remove the power cord.
4-1).
Drive Cover SCSI Ports

Figure 4-1: ARCvault Rear Panel

4-2).
Thumbscrews
Power Switch AC Receptacle
Ethernet
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