Tandberg Data T40 User Manual

StorageLibrary Installation and User Guide

Permanently Removing a Tape Drive

These instructions explain how to remove a tape drive that you do not intend to replace with another
one.

You CANNOT remove a tape drive while the library is powered on.

Required tools: Screwdriver.

1 Prepare host applications for tape drive removal.

2 Using the remote management interface or the front panel interface, remove the drive from the

partition that uses the target tape drive.

3 If there is a cartridge in the target tape drive, use the remote management interface or the front

panel interface to eject it.

4 Power off the library.

5 Disconnect the host interface cables from the tape drive that you want to remove.

6 From the back of the library, loosen the tape drive thumbscrews.

7 Remove the tape drive by gripping the thumbscrews and pulling the entire drive unit toward you.

8 Install a cover plate over the vacant drive bay. Use a screwdriver to mount the plate.

If you do not have a cover plate, order a replacement. It is important that all vacant slots have a cover
plate to keep unwanted materials out of the library.

Warning

Running the library without a cover plate can be dangerous.

Removing and Replacing a Tape Drive

These instructions explain how to remove a tape drive and replace it with a new one.

Required tools: None.

1 Prepare host applications for tape drive removal.

2 If there is a cartridge in the Drive, use the remote management interface to eject it.

3 Power off the library.

4 Disconnect the host interface cables from the tape drive that you want to remove.

5 From the back of the library, loosen the tape drive thumbscrews.

6 Remove the tape drive by gripping the thumbscrews and pulling the entire tape drive toward you.

7 Add the new tape drive to the vacant slot. Using the guide rails on both the tape drive and the

tape drive bay, slowly slide the tape drive into the bay. The tape drive must be level to slide in
smoothly.

8 Tighten the tape drive s thumbscrews to secure the tape drive to the module. Tighten the

thumbscrews simultaneously; see

Figure 24. Adding, Removing or Replacing a Tape Drive.

The thumbscrews must be aligned with the module s screw holes. If they are not aligned, the tape
drive was not inserted correctly.

9 Connect the host interface cables to the tape drive. If the tape drive is a SCSI drive, and the drive

is the last device on the bus, you must also connect the SCSI terminator.

10 Power on the library.

11 If necessary, update Drive firmware by following the instructions provided in the

Updating

Firmware

. The library can use the tape drive immediately after the tape drive firmware is

downloaded.