Remove Expansion Task 2: Remove The Floor, Cables, And Cords; Remove Expansion Task 3: Remove Operational Expansion Modules Below The Defective - StorageTek SL150 Manual

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Expansion Module Chassis Removal and Replacement (FRU)
Power down the library with the option enabled to prepare the robot for removal
1.
(see
Perform the robot park and lock instructions (see
2.
and Lock the Robot"
Remove the magazines from the defective module. Remove the magazines from
3.
all modules below it, and remove the magazines from the module directly above it
(see
Hex Key"

Remove Expansion Task 2: Remove the Floor, Cables, and Cords

Grasp the library floor at the thumb-holds within the magazine openings.
1.
Pull the floor out from the front of the module.
2.
Disconnect the expansion cable plug(s) from the port(s) at each affected expansion
3.
module controller. Module 6 through Module 10 could have both ports connected.
Open the hook and loop strap, extract all cables and cords, then remove the hook
4.
and loop strap (open the plunger on the plastic rivet).
Disconnect the power supply cord.
5.
Disconnect the drive interface and Ethernet cables, as applicable.
6.
Remove Expansion Task 3: Remove Operational Expansion Modules Below the
Defective Module
(Optional) Remove tape drives and power supplies to lighten the weight of the
1.
expansion module (see, as necessary,
page 10-2 and
Remove the Phillips screws securing the expansion module to the front of the rack.
2.
Grasp the module, pull it forward until the break in the flange is visible, lower the
3.
front of the module, pull it free from the module above it, and away from the rack.
Set the module down and away from the front of the rack.
4.
Remove the Phillips screws and rear rails from the module. Leave the clip nut in
5.
place (see
Repeat until you have removed all modules below the failed module.
6.
10-14 StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library Guide
"Controlled Power-Down from the Interface"
on page 10-9).
"Mount the Base Module Task 2: Remove the Cartridge Magazine with the
on page 2-12).
Note:
If the floor does not move, reach through the magazine
opening and push down on the floor behind the touch screen panel to
unseat the floor locks. Pull the floor forward with your other hand.
The original design of the expansion controller had a single
Note:
port only.
Expansion modules weigh about 19.9 kg (43.9 pounds)
Warning:
with two cartridge magazines, 30 tape cartridges, two tape drives,
and two power supplies.
"Power Supply Removal and Replacement"
Figure
10–6).
on page 9-2).
"Remove the Robot Task 1: Park
"Drive Tray Removal and Replacement"
on page 10-4).
on

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