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Chapter 6. Maintaining the 87691VX Tape Autoloader
This chapter describes autoloader maintenance tasks that you can perform on-site
without the aid of a service technician. It also describes troubleshooting procedures
to help you solve autoloader problems without service assistance.
Using the repair identification (RID) tag
An RID tag maintains the original serial number record of your 87691VX Tape
Autoloader and is used by IBM to entitle the device to future warranty service. If
the autoloader is replaced, you must retain the serial number of the original device
to use the warranty.
To retain the serial number, complete the following steps:
1. Locate the RID tag that is included in the autoloader CRU package.
2. Read the instructions for the RID tag.
3. Copy the serial number from the original 87691VX Tape Autoloader onto the
4. Attach the RID tag to the replacement 87691VX Tape Autoloader in an
Handling static-sensitive devices
Attention:
devices. To avoid damage, keep static-sensitive devices in their static-protective
packages until you are ready to install them.
To reduce the possibility of damage from electrostatic discharge, observe the
following precautions:
v Limit your movement. Movement can cause static electricity to build up around
v The use of a grounding system is recommended. For example, wear an
v Handle the device carefully, holding it by its edges or its frame.
v Do not touch solder joints, pins, or exposed circuitry.
v
v While the device is still in its static-protective package, touch it to an unpainted
v Remove the device from its package and install it directly into the autoloader
v Take additional care when handling devices during cold weather. Heating
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RID tag.
appropriate location.
Static electricity can damage the tape drive and other electronic
you.
electrostatic-discharge wrist strap, if one is available. Always use an
electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other grounding system when working
inside the autoloader drive with the power on.
Do not leave the device where others can handle and damage it.
metal surface on the outside of the server for at least 2 seconds. This drains
static electricity from the package and from your body.
without setting down the device. If it is necessary to set down the device, put it
back into its static-protective package. Do not place the device on the autoloader
cover or on a metal surface.
reduces indoor humidity and increases static electricity.
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