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- Page 1 SSL2000 Series Library Drive Upgrade Reference Guide First Edition (April 2000) Part Number 187194-001 Compaq Computer Corporation...
- Page 2 All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Compaq shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents About This Guide Symbols in Text......................v Symbols on Equipment....................vi Cabinet Stability ......................vii Getting Help ......................vii Compaq Technical Support ................vii Compaq Website ....................viii Compaq Authorized Reseller................viii Adding a Second Drive Introduction .........................1 Removing the Outside Cover..................2 Outside Cover Screw Locations ................2 Outside Cover Removal Procedures..............3... -
Page 4: About This Guide
About This Guide This guide is designed to be used as step-by-step instructions for installing a second drive into a Compaq StorageWorks SSL2000 Series Library. Symbols in Text These symbols may be found in the text of this guide. They have the following meanings. -
Page 5: Symbols On Equipment
Compaq StorageWorks SSL2000 Series Library Drive Upgrade Reference Guide Symbols on Equipment These icons may be located on equipment in areas where hazardous conditions may exist. Any surface or area of the equipment marked with these symbols indicates the presence of electrical shock hazards. Enclosed area contains no operator serviceable parts. -
Page 6: Cabinet Stability
Compaq Technical Support In North America, call the Compaq Technical Phone Support Center at 1-800-OK-COMPAQ. This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For continuous quality improvement, calls may be recorded or monitored. Outside North America, call the nearest Compaq Technical Support Phone Center. -
Page 7: Compaq Website
Compaq StorageWorks SSL2000 Series Library Drive Upgrade Reference Guide Compaq Website The Compaq website has information on this product as well as the latest drivers and Flash ROM images. You can access the Compaq website at http://www.compaq.com. Compaq Authorized Reseller For the name of your nearest Compaq authorized reseller: In the United States, call 1-800-345-1518. -
Page 8: Adding A Second Drive
Adding a Second Drive Introduction This guide explains how to add a second tape drive to the Compaq StorageWorks SSL2000 Series Library (AIT Library). IMPORTANT: All screws that do not use lock washers, captive washers, or lock nuts must have Loctite 222 applied when parts are reassembled in the field. If you ignore this step, you might cause premature failure of the mechanism. -
Page 9: Removing The Outside Cover
2 Compaq StorageWorks SSL2000 Series Library Drive Upgrade Reference Guide Removing the Outside Cover This section describes how to remove the outside cover from both the tabletop and rackmount versions of the Compaq StorageWorks SSL2000 Series Library. Outside Cover Screw Locations The outside cover for the tabletop version is held in place by four screws at the sides of the unit (see Figure 1). -
Page 10: Outside Cover Removal Procedures
Adding a Second Drive The outside cover for the rackmount version is held in place by two screws at the top-rear of the unit (see Figure 2). cc0019 Figure 2. Outside cover screw locations (rackmount version) Outside Cover Removal Procedures 1. -
Page 11: Removing The Brace Plate And Upper Drive Mounting Plate
4 Compaq StorageWorks SSL2000 Series Library Drive Upgrade Reference Guide Removing the Brace Plate and Upper Drive Mounting Plate The brace plate and upper drive mounting plate must be removed to gain access to the drive area. To remove both plates: 1. -
Page 12: Figure 4. Upper Drive Mounting Plate Removal
Adding a Second Drive 3. Remove the screws that secure the upper drive mounting plate to the chassis (see Figure 4). 4. Lift out the upper drive mounting plate. cc0021 Figure 4. Upper drive mounting plate removal... -
Page 13: Installing Alignment Pins
6 Compaq StorageWorks SSL2000 Series Library Drive Upgrade Reference Guide Installing Alignment Pins Four alignment pins need be installed into the new drive prior to installation. Each alignment pin consists of a plastic spacer (top hat) and a screw ( 1 Figure 5). -
Page 14: Installing The New Drive
Adding a Second Drive Installing the New Drive To install the new drive: 1. Align the new drive with the holes at the bottom of the chassis. 2. Lower the new drive into the chassis (see Figure 6). cc0023 Figure 6. Installing the new drive... -
Page 15: Figure 7. Connecting The New Drive
8 Compaq StorageWorks SSL2000 Series Library Drive Upgrade Reference Guide 3. Connect the power cable 1, serial cable 2, and SCSI cable 3 to the new drive (see Figure 7). cc0024 Figure 7. Connecting the new drive 4. Secure the upper drive mounting plate to the new drive and chassis using the previously removed retaining screws.
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