HP StorageWorks Enterprise Modular Library E-Series user guide (AH876-96001, October 2007)

Removing an LTO4 tape drive

1. Unload any tape

cartridges from the tape drive to be removed using your application software or the

library opera

tor control p anel (OCP) . Use your backup software to stop library activity.

2. Open the back doors of the library.

3. Identify the tape drive to be replaced. The fault LED might be lit.

4. Disconnect the FC cable from the tape drive to be replaced by pressing down on the cable connector

tab and pulling the connector away from the drive.

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5. Unplug the Ethernet cable from the MGMT port.

6. If necessary , use a screwdriver to loosen the captive screw at the right side of the drive module. Pull

thetapedriveoutofthedrivebay.

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Replacing an LTO4 tape drive

NOTE:

HPrecommendsthatyouinstalltapedrivesfromtoptobottom,withnogapsbetweenthem.Ifyouare

installing LTO2 or LTO3 tape drives and LTO4 tape drives in the same library, HP recommends that you

place all LTO2 and LTO3 tape drives above all LTO4 tape drives.

1. Insert the new tape drive into the vacant drive bay. Tighten the captive screw to secure the drive to

the chassis.

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