Moving The Library From A Rack To A Desktop; Removing Library From A Rack; Cartridge Magazine Lock Release Access - IBM TS2900 Setup, Operator, And Service Manual

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Figure 8-1. Cartridge magazine lock release access hole
2. Insert the end of a straightened paper clip, or similar object, into the lock release
3. If the I/O Station is enabled, push the lock mechanism twice or push and hold
4. Remove the cartridge magazine from the front of the library. If the magazine is
5. Examine the magazine and cartridges for damage.

Moving the Library from a Rack to a Desktop

This procedure is used to relocate a library mounted in a rack using the rack mount
kit to a desktop using the deskside kit.

Removing Library from a Rack

1. Take the library offline.
2. From the Web User Interface, select Configure Library → Save/Restore → Save
3. After saving your configuration, log out of the Web User Interface and close the
4. From the Operator Panel, select Unlock Magazine, and press Enter to remove the
5. From the Operator Panel, select Move to Ship Position, and press Enter. This
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access hole and gently push the lock mechanism to release the lock and eject the
cartridge magazine.
the lock mechanism until the cartridge has been withdrawn far enough to clear
the I/O Station lock.
stuck in the library and does not eject, see "Contacting IBM Technical Support"
on page 7-1.
• If there is damage to a cartridge, replace that cartridge.
• If there is damage to the magazine, replace the magazine.
Note: If the library is processing queued requests, wait for the library to finish
the current library task.
to save the current library configuration to a file for easy restoration.
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cartridge magazine (if necessary).
Note: If the cartridge magazine fails to unlock in response to the Unlock
Magazine command from the Operator Panel, you can unlock the
magazine manually. See "Unlocking the Cartridge Magazine Manually"
on page 8-1.
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.