Instructions - HP StorageWorks MSL5000 Series User Manual

Removing and Replacing a Tape Drive

Instructions

To add a tape drive:
1. Unpack the tape drive and visually inspect it for any damage. If you feel that the
tape drive has been damaged, contact HP for a replacement.
NOTE: HP tape drives are hot-plug capable, so you do not have to turn the library off while
removing or installing a tape drive.
2. Remove the blank panel that covers the appropriate tape drive mounting bay (see
Figure D–1). Save the blank panel for future use.
Figure D–1: Removing a tape drive mounting bay blank
panel (MSL5026 shown)
3. Slowly insert the tape drive into the mounting bay. Make sure you push the tape
drive all the way in so it fully seats in the mating connectors at the rear of the
library (see Figure D-2).
CAUTION: When inserting a drive, make sure it goes in straight to ensure proper
alignment with the tape drive and library mating connectors. Failure to do so might
cause connector damage
D–2
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