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  • Page 2 Quantum, the Quantum logo, DLT, DLTtape, and the DLTtape logo are registered trademarks of Quantum Corporation in the U.S.A. and other countries. The DLT logo is a trademark of Quantum Corporation. LTO and Ultrium are trademarks of HP, IBM and Quantum in the U.S.A. and other countries.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Preface Chapter 1 Chapter 2 2U Rackmount Component Replacement Guide General Procedures Disconnecting and Connecting Power ... 2 Disconnecting Power ... 2 Connecting Power ... 3 Sliding the 2U Rackmount Into and Out Of the Equipment Rack ... 4 Sliding the 2U Rackmount Out of the Equipment Rack ... 4 Sliding the 2U Rackmount Into the Equipment Rack ...
  • Page 4 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 2U Rackmount Component Replacement Guide Fans Determining Which Fans Have Failed... 21 Removing a Failed Fan Module... 22 Installing a Fan Module ... 27 Power Supply Removing a Power Supply ... 32 Installing a Power Supply...
  • Page 5 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Appendix A Appendix B 2U Rackmount Component Replacement Guide Ethernet Cable Removing an Ethernet Cable... 62 Installing an Ethernet Cable ... 65 LED Cable Assembly Removing the LED Cable Assembly ... 68 Installing an LED Cable Assembly... 71 SCSI ID and Connections Setting the SCSI ID...
  • Page 6 2U Rackmount Component Replacement Guide Figure 1 Power Button Location on Front Panel ... 2 Figure 2 Power Cable at Rear Panel... 3 Figure 3 Thumbscrews that Secure the Unit Cover... 5 Figure 4 Tape Drives and Tape Drive Retaining Walls ... 7 Figure 5 Thumbscrews Securing the Tape Drive to the 2U Rackmount ...
  • Page 7 2U Rackmount Component Replacement Guide Figure 16 Fan Modules and Adjacent Walls ... 21 Figure 17 Fan Module Thumbscrew ... 23 Figure 18 Tape Drive Power Cable Assembly under Fan Module... 24 Figure 19 Tape Drive Power Cable Assembly to Power Supply Compartment ...
  • Page 8 2U Rackmount Component Replacement Guide Figure 43 Disconnecting the Ethernet Cable Inside the 2U Rackmount ... 57 Figure 44 CAT 6 Cable Connector Plate With Thumbscrews on Outside of 2U Rackmount ... 57 Figure 45 CAT 6 Cable Connector Plate on Outside of 2U Rackmount ...
  • Page 9 Purpose and Scope Audience Document Organization 2U Rackmount Component Replacement Guide This document describes how to remove and replace tape drives and components in the 2U Rackmount. This guide serves customers, engineers, and technicians who will be replacing the above components. This guide includes the following chapters: •...
  • Page 10 Notational Conventions 2U Rackmount Component Replacement Guide • Chapter 8, Rear-Panel CAT 6 Cable Connector Plate replace the CAT 6 cable connector plate in units that use an SDLT 600A tape drive. • Chapter 9, Ethernet Cable in units that use an SDLT 600A tape drive. •...
  • Page 11 Related Documents 2U Rackmount Component Replacement Guide Refer to the publications in this section for further information: Document No. Document Title 81-81235-xx 2U Rackmount Quick Start Guide 81-81209-xx 2U Rackmount Rail Installation Guide 81-81234-xx 2U Rackmount Read This First Card Refer to the appropriate product manuals for information about your tape drive and cartridges.
  • Page 12 Website contains a collection of information, including answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs). You can also access software, firmware, and drivers through this site. For further assistance, or if training is desired, contact Quantum: QuantumTechnical Assistance Center in the USA: For additional contact information:...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1 General Procedures

    2U Rackmount Component Replacement Guide General Procedures To perform any part replacement in the 2U Rackmount, you must know how to perform the following procedures that are part of all other procedures: • Disconnecting and Connecting Power • Sliding the 2U Rackmount Into and Out Of the Equipment Rack •...

  • Page 14: Disconnecting And Connecting Power

    Disconnecting and Connecting Power Disconnecting Power Figure 1 Power Button Location on Front Panel 2U Rackmount Component Replacement Guide 2U Rackmount components may pose an electric shock hazard. Warning: Electric Shock Hazard. Voltage or current sufficient to cause shock, burn, or death may be present.

  • Page 15: Connecting Power

    Figure 2 Power Cable at Rear Panel Connecting Power 2U Rackmount Component Replacement Guide At the end of any service procedure, you must re-connect power to the 2U Rackmount. Follow these steps: 1 Connect the 2U Rackmount power cable at the rear panel (see figure 2 Turn on power to the 2U Rackmount by pressing and holding the power button on the front panel for one second (see...

  • Page 16: Sliding The 2U Rackmount Into And Out Of The Equipment Rack

    Sliding the 2U Rackmount Into and Out Of the Equipment Rack Sliding the 2U Rackmount Out of the Equipment Rack Sliding the 2U Rackmount Into the Equipment Rack 2U Rackmount Component Replacement Guide Sliding the 2U Rackmount Into and Out Of the Equipment Rack You cannot replace any part in the 2U Rackmount while it is still in the equipment rack.

  • Page 17: Removing And Replacing The 2U Rackmount Cover

    Removing and Replacing the 2U Rackmount Cover Removing the Cover Figure 3 Thumbscrews that Secure the Unit Cover Replacing the Cover 2U Rackmount Component Replacement Guide Removing and Replacing the 2U Rackmount Cover Before you can access any 2U Rackmount components, you must remove the 2U Rackmount cover.

  • Page 18: Chapter 2 Tape Drive

    2U Rackmount Component Replacement Guide You may want to upgrade one or both tape drives in the 2U Rackmount, or you may need to replace a tape drive in the unit. This chapter describes how to perform the following tasks: •...

  • Page 19: Removing A Tape Drive

    Figure 4 Tape Drives and Tape Drive Retaining Walls Removing a Tape Drive 2U Rackmount Component Replacement Guide Tape Drives To remove a tape drive from the 2U Rackmount: 1 Turn off the host computer and all peripheral devices. 2 Turn off and disconnect power to the 2U Rackmount (see Disconnecting Power on page 2.

  • Page 20: Figure 5 Thumbscrews Securing The Tape Drive To The 2U Rackmount

    Figure 5 Thumbscrews Securing the Tape Drive to the 2U Rackmount 2U Rackmount Component Replacement Guide 5 Remove the two thumbscrews securing the tape drive to the tape drive retaining wall (see figure re-use when installing a replacement tape drive. 6 Pull the tape drive forward slightly, and then lift the tape drive out of the 2U Rackmount.

  • Page 21: Figure 6 Tape Drive Cables: Top Picture Shows Scsi

    Figure 6 Tape Drive Cables: Top Picture Shows SCSI Tape Drives; Bottom Picture Shows GigE Tape Drives (SDLT 600A) 2U Rackmount Component Replacement Guide 8 Remove the two thumbscrews from the side of the tape drive that was closest to the outside of the 2U Rackmount (see figure 8).

  • Page 22: Installing A Tape Drive

    Installing a Tape Drive 2U Rackmount Component Replacement Guide To ensure proper tape drive operation, make sure its SCSI Caution: ID is unique (see To install a tape drive into the 2U Rackmount: 1 Turn off the host computer and all peripheral devices. 2 Turn off and disconnect power to the 2U Rackmount (see Disconnecting Power on page 2.

  • Page 23: Figure 7 General Thumbscrew Locations

    Chapter 2 Tape Drive Installing a Tape Drive Figure 7 General Thumbscrew Locations Extra thumbscrews 2U Rackmount Component Replacement Guide...

  • Page 24: Figure 8 Specific Thumbscrew Locations Types

    Figure 8 Specific Thumbscrew Locations Types 2U Rackmount Component Replacement Guide SDLT 320 (6-32) LTO-3 (M3) 6 Place the tape drive on the top of the 2U Rackmount unit. Connect the tape drive power and interface cables to the tape drive rear panel. Follow the specific instructions for making these connections for each drive type as illustrated in the following figures: •...

  • Page 25: Figure 9 Dlt-S4 Cable Connections

    Figure 9 DLT-S4 Cable Connections 2U Rackmount Component Replacement Guide SCSI ID Enable Jumper TERMPWR Jumper Remove all jumpers from the SCSI ID pins on the back of the DLT-S4: tape drive. Place the TERMPWR jumper on the two left-most SCSI ID pins.

  • Page 26: Figure 10 Sdlt 600 Cable Connections

    Figure 10 SDLT 600 Cable Connections 2U Rackmount Component Replacement Guide Jumper Remove all jumpers from the SCSI ID pins on the back of SDLT 600: the tape drive. Place a jumper on the two left-most SCSI ID pins. Attach the unlabeled 8-pin SCSI ID cable with six multi-colored wires to the eight right-most pins on the tape drive.

  • Page 27: Figure 11 Sdlt 600A Cable Connections

    Figure 11 SDLT 600A Cable Connections 2U Rackmount Component Replacement Guide Connect the Ethernet cable into the Gigabit Ethernet SDLT 600A: (GigE) connector on the back of the tape drive. Installing a Tape Drive...

  • Page 28: Figure 12 Lto-3 Cable Connections

    Figure 12 LTO-3 Cable Connections 2U Rackmount Component Replacement Guide Brown wire location Remove all jumpers from the SCSI ID pins on the back of the LTO-3: tape drive. Connect the SCSI ID cable labeled “LTO1/LTO2-L/ LTO3” so that the brown wire is connected to the upper left pin. Installing a Tape Drive...

  • Page 29: Figure 13 Sdlt 320 Cable Connections

    Figure 13 SDLT 320 Cable Connections 2U Rackmount Component Replacement Guide Jumper Remove all jumpers from the SCSI ID pins on the back of SDLT 320: the tape drive. Place a jumper on the two left-most SCSI ID pins. Attach the unlabeled 8-pin SCSI ID cable with six multi-colored wires to the eight right-most pins on the tape drive.

  • Page 30: Figure 14 Sliding The Tape Drive Into The 2U Rackmount

    Figure 14 Sliding the Tape Drive Into the 2U Rackmount 2U Rackmount Component Replacement Guide 7 Lower the tape drive into the slot in the 2U Rackmount, sliding the thumbscrews into the openings in the outer wall of the 2U Rackmount (see figure 14).

  • Page 31: Figure 15 Thumbscrews Securing Tape Drive To Unit

    Figure 15 Thumbscrews Securing Tape Drive to Unit 2U Rackmount Component Replacement Guide 8 Secure the tape drive to the 2U Rackmount by installing two thumbscrews through the bottom set of mounting holes in the inner wall of the 2U Rackmount and into the tape drive (see the correct thumbscrew type (indicated in thumbscrews.

  • Page 32: Chapter 3 Fans

    2U Rackmount Component Replacement Guide This chapter describes how to perform the folliwing tasks: • Determining Which Fans Have Failed • Removing a Failed Fan Module • Installing a Fan Module Figure 16 shows the fan module locations in the unit. It also shows the location of other unit components mentioned in the procedure.

  • Page 33: Determining Which Fans Have Failed

    Figure 16 Fan Modules and Adjacent Walls Determining Which Fans Have Failed 2U Rackmount Component Replacement Guide Tape Drives The fans in the 2U Rackmount unit are actually two-fan modules. When the fan failure LED on the front panel turns on, one or both of the fan modules in the 2U Rackmount has failed.

  • Page 34: Removing A Failed Fan Module

    Removing a Failed Fan Module 2U Rackmount Component Replacement Guide 3 Slide the 2U Rackmount out of the equipment rack and into the service position (see Sliding the 2U Rackmount Out of the Equipment Rack on page 4). 4 Remove the 2U Rackmount top cover (see page 5).

  • Page 35: Figure 17 Fan Module Thumbscrew

    Figure 17 Fan Module Thumbscrew 2U Rackmount Component Replacement Guide 4 Remove the thumbscrew securing the fan module to the unit (see figure 17). Set the thumbscrew aside for re-use. Note: If you have an SDLT 600A, the SCSI cable shown in many of the following pictures will not be present.

  • Page 36: Figure 18 Tape Drive Power Cable Assembly Under Fan Module

    Figure 18 Tape Drive Power Cable Assembly under Fan Module 2U Rackmount Component Replacement Guide 6 Move the tape drive power cable assembly out of the way as follows: Gently lift the fan module upward just a little. While holding the fan module up, pull the tape drive power cable assembly through a slot in the fan mounting wall and under the fan module (see figure...

  • Page 37: Figure 19 Tape Drive Power Cable Assembly To Power Supply Compartment

    Figure 19 Tape Drive Power Cable Assembly to Power Supply Compartment 2U Rackmount Component Replacement Guide Lay the tape drive power cable assembly on top of the power supply. 7 Disconnect the fan module cabling from the PCBA (see 8 Pull the fan module cabling (front to back) through the fan mounting wall and through the power supply retaining wall (see the cable in the open area behind the fan module.

  • Page 38: Figure 20 Disconnecting The Fan Module Cabling From The Pcba

    Chapter 3 Fans Removing a Failed Fan Module Figure 20 Disconnecting the Fan Module Cabling from the PCBA 9 Lift the fan module vertically out of the 2U Rackmount. 2U Rackmount Component Replacement Guide...

  • Page 39: Installing A Fan Module

    Installing a Fan Module 2U Rackmount Component Replacement Guide To install a fan module in the 2U Rackmount unit, follow these steps: 1 Lower the fan module vertically into the 2U Rackmount. 2 Push the fan module cabling through the power supply retaining wall and (back to front) through the fan mounting wall.

  • Page 40: Figure 21 Tape Drive Power Cable Assembly From Power Supply Compartment

    Figure 21 Tape Drive Power Cable Assembly from Power Supply Compartment 2U Rackmount Component Replacement Guide 4 Move the tape drive power cable assembly from the power supply compartment to the tape drive rear panel as follows: a Gently pull the tape drive power cable assembly through the opening in the power supply compartment wall (see Gently lift the fan module upward just a little.

  • Page 41: Figure 22 Tape Drive Power Cable Assembly Under Fan Module

    Chapter 3 Fans Installing a Fan Module Figure 22 Tape Drive Power Cable Assembly under Fan Module 5 Seat the fan module in the unit, and then install the thumbscrew securing the fan module to the unit. Figure 23 Fan Module Thumbscrew 2U Rackmount Component Replacement Guide...
  • Page 42 2U Rackmount Component Replacement Guide 6 Connect the tape drive power cable assembly to the rear panel of the tape drive. 7 Replace the 2U Rackmount cover (see page 5). 8 Slide the unit back into the equipment rack and secure it to the rack (see Sliding the 2U Rackmount Into the Equipment Rack 9 Connect the unit power cable at the rear panel (see...

  • Page 43: Chapter 4 Power Supply

    2U Rackmount Component Replacement Guide The 2U Rackmount unit contains a single power supply that connects to both tape drives in the unit, supplying them with power. If the unit power supply fails, neither tape drive operates. You must replace the power supply.

  • Page 44: Removing A Power Supply

    Figure 24 Power Supply and Adjacent Walls Removing a Power Supply 2U Rackmount Component Replacement Guide To remove a power supply from the 2U Rackmount: 1 Turn off the host computer and all peripheral devices. 2 Turn off and disconnect power to the 2U Rackmount (see Disconnecting Power on page 2.

  • Page 45: Figure 25 Tape Drive Power Cable Assembly Under Fan Module

    Figure 25 Tape Drive Power Cable Assembly under Fan Module 2U Rackmount Component Replacement Guide 6 Disconnect the tape drive power cable assembly from the rear panel of all tape drives installed in the 2U Rackmount as follows: Gently lift the fan module upward just a little. While holding the fan module up, pull the tape drive power cable assembly through a slot in the fan mounting wall and under the fan module (see...

  • Page 46: Figure 26 Tape Drive Power Cable Assembly To Power Supply Compartment

    Figure 26 Tape Drive Power Cable Assembly to Power Supply Compartment 2U Rackmount Component Replacement Guide Lay the tape drive power cable assembly on top of the power supply. Removing a Power Supply...

  • Page 47: Figure 27 Power Supply Retaining Brackets And Ground Wire

    Figure 27 Power Supply Retaining Brackets and Ground Wire 2U Rackmount Component Replacement Guide 7 Remove the thumbscrews from the two power supply retaining brackets, and then remove the retaining brackets. Lay the ground wire toward the rear of the unit (see and retaining brackets aside for re-use.

  • Page 48: Figure 28 Power Supply Connector In Pcba

    Figure 28 Power Supply Connector in PCBA 2U Rackmount Component Replacement Guide 8 Depress the latch on the power supply connector and disconnect the power supply connector from the PCBA (see need to wiggle the connector slightly from side to side to loosen it. Do not pull on the wires when removing the cable.

  • Page 49: Installing A Power Supply

    Installing a Power Supply Figure 29 Power Supply Above Unit 2U Rackmount Component Replacement Guide To install a power supply in the 2U Rackmount unit: 1 Holding the power supply above the power supply compartment, pull the PCBA power cable assembly through the fan mounting wall from the power supply to the PCBA (see 2 Lower the power supply into its compartment, and then push the power supply toward the rear of the unit until it clicks into place.
  • Page 50 2U Rackmount Component Replacement Guide While holding the fan module up, pull the tape drive power cable assembly under the fan module and through the slot in the fan mounting wall. Be sure to align the power cable connector so that it Note: passes through the slot easily.

  • Page 51: Chapter 5 Front Bezel

    2U Rackmount Component Replacement Guide The front bezel is a flat panel that resides in the front center of the 2U Rackmount. It has openings for the power button, the power indicator LED, and the fan failure LED. This chapter describes how to replace the front bezel by performing the following tasks: •...

  • Page 52: Removing The Front Bezel

    Figure 30 Bezel Location Removing the Front Bezel 2U Rackmount Component Replacement Guide To remove the front bezel: 1 Turn off and disconnect power to the 2U Rackmount (see Disconnecting Power on page 2. 2 Slide the 2U Rackmount out of the equipment rack and into the service position (see Sliding the 2U Rackmount Out of the Equipment Rack...

  • Page 53: Figure 31 Bezel Tabs, Direction Of Motion

    Figure 31 Bezel Tabs, Direction of Motion 2U Rackmount Component Replacement Guide 4 Release the top edge of the bezel from the chassis as follows: With one hand grip the front bezel top and bottom edges. With the other hand, release the two top tabs that hold the bezel to the chassis by applying light pressure toward the center of the bezel (see figure...

  • Page 54: Installing The Front Bezel

    Installing the Front Bezel 2U Rackmount Component Replacement Guide To install the front bezel: 1 Position the bezel so that the LED light pipes, power button, and tabs align with the openings in the chassis. 2 Push the bezel into the chassis until it clicks in place. 3 Replace the 2U Rackmount cover (see page 5).

  • Page 55: Chapter 6 Pcba

    2U Rackmount Component Replacement Guide The PCBA is a printed circuit board that resides in the compartment between the two tape drives. This chapter describes how to perform the following tasks: • Removing the PCBA • Installing a PCBA Figure 32 shows the location of the PCBA in the unit.

  • Page 56: Removing The Pcba

    Figure 32 PCBA and Fan Mounting Wall Removing the PCBA 2U Rackmount Component Replacement Guide To remove the PCBA, follow these steps: 1 Turn off the host computer and all peripheral devices. 2 Turn off and disconnect power to the 2U Rackmount (see Disconnecting Power on page 2.

  • Page 57: Figure 33 Pcba With Cables Disconnected

    Figure 33 PCBA with Cables Disconnected 2U Rackmount Component Replacement Guide 6 Disconnect the four fan module cable connectors (two per side). 7 Disconnect the LED cable assembly. Do not pull on the wires when removing the cables in Caution: steps through 6.

  • Page 58: Installing A Pcba

    Installing a PCBA 2U Rackmount Component Replacement Guide The PCBA is an ESD-sensitive device. Take proper ESD Caution: precautions when handling the PCBA. To install a PCBA (see figure 33 1 Connect the following cables to the PCBA: • LED power cable •...

  • Page 59: Chapter 7 Scsi Cable Assembly

    2U Rackmount Component Replacement Guide SCSI Cable Assembly The SCSI cable assembly includes the SCSI cable and connector, the SCSI ID cable and connectors, and the SCSI connector module at the rear of the unit. This chapter describes how to perform the following tasks: •...

  • Page 60: Removing A Scsi Cable Assembly

    Figure 34 SCSI Cable Assembly Removing a SCSI Cable Assembly 2U Rackmount Component Replacement Guide To remove a SCSI cable assembly from the 2U Rackmount: 1 Turn off the host computer and all peripheral devices. 2 Turn off and disconnect power to the 2U Rackmount (see Disconnecting Power on page 2.

  • Page 61: Figure 35 Thumbscrews Securing Tape Drive To Unit

    Figure 35 Thumbscrews Securing Tape Drive to Unit 2U Rackmount Component Replacement Guide 5 Remove the tape drive as follows: a Remove the two thumbscrews securing the tape drive to the tape drive retaining wall (see re-use when installing a replacement tape drive. Pull the tape drive forward slightly, and then lift the tape drive out of the unit.

  • Page 62: Figure 36 Fan Module Thumbscrew

    Figure 36 Fan Module Thumbscrew 2U Rackmount Component Replacement Guide 7 Gently lift the fan module upward just a little. 8 Pull the SCSI cable and the SCSI ID cable, and the tape drive power cable assembly through the fan mounting wall opening. The SCSI cable connector is too wide to fit directly Tech Tip: through the opening in the fan mounting wall.

  • Page 63: Figure 37 Folded Scsi Cable

    Figure 37 Folded SCSI Cable Figure 38 SCSI Connector Module 2U Rackmount Component Replacement Guide 9 Remove the two thumbscrews that secure the SCSI connector module to the rear of the unit (see re-use. 10 Remove the SCSI cable assembly from the unit. Removing a SCSI Cable Assembly figure 38).

  • Page 64: Installing A Scsi Cable Assembly

    Installing a SCSI Cable Assembly 2U Rackmount Component Replacement Guide To install a SCSI cable assembly in the 2U Rackmount unit: 1 Make sure the 2U Rackmount, the host computer, all peripheral devices are turned off. 2 Position the SCSI connector module at the rear of the unit, and then install two thumbscrews to secure the module to the unit (see figure 38).

  • Page 65: Figure 39 Scsi Cable Under Fan Mounting Flange

    Figure 39 SCSI Cable Under Fan Mounting Flange Figure 40 Tape Drive Power and SCSI ID Cables Under Fan Module 2U Rackmount Component Replacement Guide 5 Pull the SCSI ID cable through the fan mounting wall (see 6 Seat the fan module in the unit, and then install the thumbscrew securing the fan module to the unit (see Installing a SCSI Cable Assembly figure...

  • Page 66: Figure 41 Fan Module Thumbscrew

    Figure 41 Fan Module Thumbscrew 2U Rackmount Component Replacement Guide 7 Install the tape drive per instructions in page 10. 8 Replace the 2U Rackmount cover (see page 5). 9 Slide the 2U Rackmount back into the equipment rack and secure it to the rack (see Sliding the 2U Rackmount Into the Equipment Rack page 4).

  • Page 67: Chapter 8 Rear-Panel Cat 6 Cable Connector Plate

    2U Rackmount Component Replacement Guide Cable Connector Plate The rear-panel CAT 6 cable connector plate is located on the back wall of the 2U Rackmount. There is one CAT 6 cable connector plate for each SDLT 600A tape drive installed. The CAT 6 cable connector plate contains two Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) connectors, one on the inside and one on the outside.

  • Page 68: Removing A Cat 6 Cable Connector Plate

    Figure 42 CAT 6 Cable Connector and Related Components Removing a CAT 6 Cable Connector Plate 2U Rackmount Component Replacement Guide To remove an Ethernet cable assembly from the 2U Rackmount: 1 Turn off the host computer and all peripheral devices. 2 Turn off and disconnect power to the 2U Rackmount (see Disconnecting Power on page 2).

  • Page 69: Figure 43 Disconnecting The Ethernet Cable Inside The 2U Rackmount

    Figure 43 Disconnecting the Ethernet Cable Inside the 2U Rackmount Figure 44 CAT 6 Cable Connector Plate With Thumbscrews on Outside of 2U Rackmount 2U Rackmount Component Replacement Guide 6 Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the GigE connector of the CAT 6 cable connector plate on the outside of the 2U Rackmount (see figure 44).

  • Page 70: Installing A Cat 6 Cable Connector Plate

    Installing a CAT 6 Cable Connector Plate Figure 45 CAT 6 Cable Connector Plate on Outside of 2U Rackmount 2U Rackmount Component Replacement Guide To install a CAT 6 connector plate in the 2U Rackmount: 1 Make sure the 2U Rackmount, the host computer, and all peripheral devices are turned off.

  • Page 71: Figure 46 Connecting The Ethernet Cable To The Cat 6 Cable Connector Plate Inside The 2U Rackmount

    Figure 46 Connecting the Ethernet cable to the CAT 6 Cable Connector Plate Inside the 2U Rackmount 2U Rackmount Component Replacement Guide 3 Connect the Ethernet cable on the inside of the 2U Rackmount (which is connected to the tape drive) to the GigE connector on the CAT 6 cable connector plate (see 4 Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the CAT 6 cable connector plate on the outside of the 2U Rackmount (see...

  • Page 72: Figure 47 Ethernet Cable Connected To Cat 6 Cable Connector Plate Outside The 2U Rackmount

    Figure 47 Ethernet Cable Connected to CAT 6 Cable Connector Plate Outside the 2U Rackmount 2U Rackmount Component Replacement Guide 5 Replace the 2U Rackmount cover (see page 5). 6 Slide the 2U Rackmount back into the equipment rack and secure it to the rack (see Sliding the 2U Rackmount Into the Equipment Rack page 4).

  • Page 73: Chapter 9 Ethernet Cable

    2U Rackmount Component Replacement Guide The Ethernet cable connects the tape drive to the CAT 6 Cable connector plate located on the back panel of the 2U Rackmount. This chapter describes how to perform the following tasks: • Removing an Ethernet Cable •...

  • Page 74: Removing An Ethernet Cable

    Figure 48 Ethernet Cable and Related Components Removing an Ethernet Cable 2U Rackmount Component Replacement Guide To remove an Ethernet cable from the 2U Rackmount: 1 Turn off the host computer and all peripheral devices. 2 Turn off and disconnect power to the 2U Rackmount (see Disconnecting Power on page 2).

  • Page 75: Figure 49 Thumbscrews Securing Tape Drive To Unit

    Figure 49 Thumbscrews Securing Tape Drive to Unit Figure 50 Tape Drive Cable Connections 2U Rackmount Component Replacement Guide 5 At this point, you may be able to reach in and disconnect the Ethernet cable from the rear panel of the tape drive (see do this, skip the rest of this step and proceed to have enough room to reach in, then you must first remove the tape drive, as follows:...

  • Page 76: Figure 51 Fan Module Thumbscrew

    Figure 51 Fan Module Thumbscrew 2U Rackmount Component Replacement Guide 6 Remove the thumbscrew securing the fan module to the unit (see figure 51). Set the thumbscrew aside for re-use. 7 Gently lift the fan module upward just a little. 8 Pull the Ethernet cable through the fan mounting wall opening.

  • Page 77: Installing An Ethernet Cable

    Figure 52 Ethernet Cable in Ethernet Connector Assembly on Inside of 2U Rackmount Installing an Ethernet Cable 2U Rackmount Component Replacement Guide To install an Ethernet cable assembly in the 2U Rackmount unit: 1 Make sure the 2U Rackmount, the host computer, and all peripheral devices are turned off.

  • Page 78: Figure 53 Ethernet Cable Through Fan Mounting Wall; Fan Module Thumbscrew

    Figure 53 Ethernet Cable Through Fan Mounting Wall; Fan Module Thumbscrew 2U Rackmount Component Replacement Guide 7 Install the tape drive per instructions in page 10. 8 Replace the 2U Rackmount cover (see page 5). 9 Slide the 2U Rackmount back into the equipment rack and secure it to the rack (see Sliding the 2U Rackmount Into the Equipment Rack page 4).

  • Page 79: Chapter 10 Led Cable Assembly

    2U Rackmount Component Replacement Guide LED Cable Assembly The LED cable assembly includes the following components: • LED cable • LED cable assembly connector (connects to the PCBA) • Two LEDs • Power switch • Power switch cable This chapter describes how to replace the LED cable assembly in the 2U Rackmount unit by performing the following tasks: •...

  • Page 80: Removing The Led Cable Assembly

    Figure 54 LED Cable Assembly and PCBA Removing the LED Cable Assembly 2U Rackmount Component Replacement Guide To remove the LED cable assembly: 1 Turn off the host computer and all peripheral devices. 2 Turn off and disconnect power to the 2U Rackmount (see Disconnecting Power on page 2.

  • Page 81: Figure 55 Led Cable Assembly Connections To Mounting Brackets

    Figure 55 LED Cable Assembly Connections to Mounting Brackets 2U Rackmount Component Replacement Guide Grasp the collar that secures the LED to its mounting bracket. Wiggle the collar slightly and pull it toward the PCBA to release it from the mounting. It helps to slide your fingernail in between the collar and the sheet metal to help loosen it.

  • Page 82: Figure 56 Power Switch Mounting Bracket

    Figure 56 Power Switch Mounting Bracket 2U Rackmount Component Replacement Guide 7 Remove the power switch as follows (see A plastic bracket mounts the power switch to the unit. The bracket has two tabs that hold the switch in place. The tabs push outward from the bracket to release the switch.

  • Page 83: Installing An Led Cable Assembly

    Installing an LED Cable Assembly 2U Rackmount Component Replacement Guide To install an LED cable assembly in the 2U Rackmount unit: 1 Position the power switch at the mounting bracket so that the switch wires are at the lower right corner as viewed from the back of the unit.

  • Page 84: Appendix Ascsi Id And Connections

    Setting the SCSI ID 2U Rackmount Component Replacement Guide SCSI ID and Connections This section describes how to perform the following SCSI tasks: • Setting the SCSI ID • Making a Single SCSI Connection • Making SCSI Connections in a Daisy Chain Each device connected to a SCSI bus must have a unique SCSI ID number.

  • Page 85: Making A Single Scsi Connection

    Figure 57 SCSI ID Switch on Back of Unit Making a Single SCSI Connection 2U Rackmount Component Replacement Guide If you are using only one tape drive in the unit, follow these steps: 1 Ensure that all SCSI devices have unique SCSI IDs. 2 Turn off the host computer and all peripheral devices.

  • Page 86: Making Scsi Connections In A Daisy Chain

    Figure 58 Connecting SCSI as a Single Unit Making SCSI Connections in a Daisy Chain 2U Rackmount Component Replacement Guide 6 Connect one end of the SCSI cable to the lower connector on the back of the unit. 7 Connect the other end of the SCSI cable to the SCSI connector on the host computer.

  • Page 87: Figure 59 Connecting Scsi In A Daisy Chain

    Figure 59 Connecting SCSI in a Daisy Chain 2U Rackmount Component Replacement Guide 4 Continue the SCSI chain using the upper SCSI connector. 5 If the tape drive is the last device in the chain, connect a terminator to the upper SCSI connector. You must terminate the SCSI bus.

  • Page 88: Troubleshooting

    Symptom Tape drive does not turn on when unit is on. 2U Rackmount Component Replacement Guide This troubleshooting section does not provide every possible failure scenario; it only provides the most probable scenarios. Likewise, this section does not present every possible solution for a given failure. If you encounter a failure and the solutions in this section do not fix the failure, contact technical support.
  • Page 89 Symptom Fan failure LED turns on Power LED does not turn on when you press the Power button 2U Rackmount Component Replacement Guide Possible Causes Action Fan module failure (one or both) • No power at electric Check the power outlet to ensure outlet that power is present.

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