Adding A Drive Canister From Another Library; Weight Reduction - IBM System Storage TS3400 Tape Library Maintenance Information

4. Grasp the drive canister handle (
5. Lower the locking lever (
Adding a Drive Canister from Another Library (Feature Code 4685)
3592 drive canisters (Models E05, E06, and EU6) can be moved and installed in the
TS3400 Tape Library from the following tape libraries:
• 3584 (TS3500 Tape Library)
• 3494 (3494 Tape Library)
• Model C20 (3592 Tape Frame Model C20)
To install a 3592 drive canister from another tape library, complete the following
steps:
1. Remove the 3592 drive canister from its current location. Refer to the associated
2. Remove the drive cover plate (
3. Carefully slide the drive canister into the library.
4. Hold the locking lever (
5. Grasp the drive canister handle (
6. Lower the locking lever (
Installing Library Components Removed for Weight Reduction
Once the library is installed on the desktop or in a rack, you can reinstall the power
supply units, library control card, and drive canisters that were removed to reduce
library weight for installation.
The replacement procedure is the reverse of the removal procedure. See "Removing
the Power Supply Units" on page 6-4 and "Removing the Library Control Blade" on
page 6-5.
the drive into position. Ensure that the connectors to the right correctly align and
fully engage with the drive docking card.
documentation for removal instructions.
Table 6-2. Removing drive from another library
Drive Installation
location instructions
3584 P/N 19P4117
3494 P/N 18P9290
Model C20 P/N 18P9512 FC 4832 Remove 3592 Tape Drive from a 3592 Model C20
library. Store the cover plate and retaining screw for future use.
the lever clear the frame.
the drive into position. Ensure that the connectors to the right correctly align and
fully engage with the drive docking card.
in Figure 6-21) and carefully but firmly push
4
in Figure 6-21) until it snaps into place.
3
Document title
FC 1663 Field Removal of LTO Ultrium & 3592 Drives
from a 3584 Field Add Frame Firewall & Storage Cells
FC 4772 Remove 3592 Tape Drive Canister from 3494
Model L22/D22/D24
in Figure 6-20) from the rear panel of the
1
in Figure 6-21) up to ensure the tabs on both sides of
3
in Figure 6-21) and carefully but firmly push
4
in Figure 6-21) until it snaps into place.
3
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