Exabyte 1005911-003 User Manual
March 2002
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1 Preparing for installation
Installing or replacing a tape drive in the 430 or 215 library involves the
following steps:
following steps:
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Removing an existing tape drive or drive service access cover
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Installing the new tape drive
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Testing the library and resuming operation
Note: The illustrations in these instructions show the 430 SCSI library. The
component locations are similar in the 215 library. Where necessary,
the 430M-FC is also shown.
the 430M-FC is also shown.
To prepare for installation:
1. Obtain a #2 Phillips screwdriver.
2. Ensure that the environment is free of conditions that could cause
electrostatic discharge (ESD). If possible, use an antistatic mat and
grounded static protection wristband during installation. If a mat and
wristband are not available, touch a known grounded surface, such as
the computer’s metal chassis.
grounded static protection wristband during installation. If a mat and
wristband are not available, touch a known grounded surface, such as
the computer’s metal chassis.
3. Power off the library and disconnect the power cord.
CAUTION
If the library is attached to a SCSI bus, make sure the
library is not communicating across the bus before
powering it off. Powering off the library may disrupt
communication on the SCSI bus.
library is not communicating across the bus before
powering it off. Powering off the library may disrupt
communication on the SCSI bus.
WARNING!
Before continuing with these procedures, be sure that
the library’s power switch is in the off position and
that the power cord is disconnected from the library.
the library’s power switch is in the off position and
that the power cord is disconnected from the library.