IBM TS2900 Manual page 79

This procedure is used to replace the entire library in the event of a serious library malfunction.
1. If with a static IP address, make a note of your library's IP address. If with DHCP, proceed to the next step.
2. Remove the old library chassis with the corresponding procedure in
3. Install the new library chassis with the corresponding procedure in
4. It is necessary to change the serial number on the new library to the serial number of the old library to preserve your entitlement to IBM service.
If you are with a static IP address, complete the following steps.
With the Operator Panel, enter the network settings for the library. See
Log in to the Web User Interface. See
Figure 2. Auto saved data confirmation
Answer Yes to restore the saved configuration from your old library to your new library. Answer No to maintain the current configuration of the new
library and to display the next Confirm Dialog box.
Figure 3. Overwrite confirmation dialog box
Answer No to maintain both configuration files. Answer Yes to maintain the new library configuration.
Verify all configuration settings. Change any settings as required. Update the Library Configuration Form, if necessary. Save your new configuration
with the Web User Interface (Configure Library > Save/Restore).
Update your host application device table with the new drive serial number. To determine the new drive serial number, log in to the Web User Interface
and refer to the drive information about the Library Map.
If you are with DHCP to acquire an IP address, complete the following steps.
With the Operator Panel, retrieve your new library IP address. See
Log in to the Web User Interface. See
Go to Configure Library > Save/Restore. Enter the serial number to match the serial number of your old library and click Restore Serial.
Figure 4. Save/Restore screen
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Removing library from a rack
Installing the library on a desktop
Configuring network
Web login. The following screen displays.
Locating management
Web login.
or Removing library from a desktop.
or Installing the library in a rack.
settings. Be sure to disable DHCP.
functions.