IBM 7208 Setup And Operator Manual page 47

7208 Tape Drive Setup and Operator Guide
Removal Checklist
4.1 Removal Checklist
When removing the 7208 Tape Drive, perform the following steps:
Attention: Failure to perform the following steps in sequence before you add or delete a device may result in data loss or system failure.
__ 1. If loaded, remove the tape cartridge from the drive by pressing the unload button while the 7208 Tape Drive power is on.
__ 2. Remove the 7208 Tape Drive from the system configuration (for instructions, refer to your system manuals).
Attention: Failure to inform the operating system before you add or delete a device may result in data loss or a system fault.
__ 3. Turn off the power to the 7208 Tape Drive.
__ 4. Turn off the power to all external devices attached to the system.
__ 5. Turn off the power to the system unit.
__ 6. Unplug the power cable for the 7208 Tape Drive from the electrical outlet.
__ 7. Unplug the system unit power cable from the electrical outlet.
Attention: When SCSI bus (signal) cables are connected to a system unit, they must also be connected to a device. Do not leave the
SCSI bus cable connected to the system if the device for that cable has been removed.
__ 8. Disconnect the SCSI bus cable from the system unit.
__ 9. Disconnect the SCSI bus cable from the 7208 Tape Drive.
__ 10. Remove the 7208 Tape Drive and place it in the new location.
__ 11. Reinstall the 7208 Tape Drive (see Chapter 2, "Setting Up the 7208 Tape Drive" in topic 2.0).
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