Tip 1020: Tape Drive - Dell PowerVault 130T DLT Service Manual

TIP 1020: Tape Drive

TIP 1020: Tape Drive
Use this TIP to troubleshoot and repair power problems with the tape drive.
Symptom Explanation
A tape drive does not power on.
WARNING: When the Tape Drive assembly is not installed into the
PowerVault 130T, do not apply power. (Refer to S02 in the Safety
Booklet.)
WARNING: Do not touch any components on the power supply
located within the electronics module or on the drive trays. Live
voltage could be present even though the PowerVault 130T is
powered off. (Refer to S05 in the Safety Booklet.)
1. Is only one of the drives not
powered on?
2. Are all drives powered off?
3. Is the customer's input power
circuit breaker in the correct
position?
4. Is the electronics module
working?
5. Place a service call.
2–6
Conditions That Could Cause This Problem
Faulty cable connection exists between the
electronics module and the tape drive
Defective tape drive power supply
Electronics module power supply faulty
Yes: Go to step 3.
No: Plug the drive power cable into a different drive
power receptacle on the electronics module. If it works
but the power receptacle cannot be used for this drive, go
to step 4.
Yes: Go to step 3.
No: Turn off the library power switch. Reseat the AC
power cable connector at the back of the library and in
the AC wall outlet. Turn on the library power switch.
Yes: Go to step 4
No: Reset the circuit breaker.
Yes: Go to step 5.
No: Replace the electronics module.
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