Quantum DAT 160 User Guide
Chapter 2 Installing Internal Tape Drives
Prepare Mounting Bay
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Prepare Mounting Bay
1
Assemble the necessary tools and materials:
• Phillips screwdriver
• Flat-bladed screwdriver (if your server uses slotted screws)
• Torx screwdriver (if your server uses torx screws)
• Your server manuals (for reference during installation)
• Phillips screwdriver
• Flat-bladed screwdriver (if your server uses slotted screws)
• Torx screwdriver (if your server uses torx screws)
• Your server manuals (for reference during installation)
2
Perform a normal system shutdown and turn off the server and any
connected peripherals.
connected peripherals.
3
Remove the cover and front panel from the server, as detailed in your
server’s documentation.
As you work inside the server, you may have to disconnect other
As you work inside the server, you may have to disconnect other
signal cables or power cables from other devices to maneuver the
new drive into place. If you have to do this, make a note of their
new drive into place. If you have to do this, make a note of their
position and connections so you can put them back correctly later.
Figure 4 Removing Cover from
Server
Server
4
You are now ready to install your tape drive.
Caution:
To avoid personal injury or damage to the server or tape
drive, ensure that the server is disconnected from the
main power supply while you install the drive.