If your system requires special rails or other hardware to install the tape drive, mount them on the
tape drive in this step.
If your system does not require special mounting hardware, proceed to step 5.
5. Installing the Drive
Slide the tape drive into the open bay, aligning the tray or rails with the slots in the bay, as shown in
Figure 9.
Figure 9. Install the Drive
If your system does not use mounting hardware, check that the holes in the chassis are aligned with
the holes in the side of the tape drive (see Figure 10).
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Figure 10. Mounting Holes on Tape Drive
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Do not secure the drive with screws at this point because you may have to move the drive to get the
cables in place.
M-3 mounting screw holes
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Setting Up the Tape Drive
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