HP StorageWorks ESL E-Series Tape Library users guide (350799-010, October 2007)

• Disconnecting library cables

CAUTION:

Always prepare the library for relocation before any move.

Removing tape car tridges

To remove tape cartridges:

1. Unload all tape c artridges from the tape drives using your application software.

2. Press Stop on the OCP to stop all library operation.

This places the library off-line after the completion of any currently executing operations.

3. Power the library off.

4. Unlockandopenbothfrontdoors.

5. Remove all tape cartridges from the library bins.

6. Carefully pack all tapes for shipment.

Installing shipping restraints and packing

To install internal shipping restraints:

1. Remove the six panel shipping restraints (three sets on each side) from their storage location on the

lower cabinet frame (see Figure 56).

Panel restraint storage location (left side shown)

Figure 56 Retrieving the panel shipp ing restraints

2. Attach the six panel shipping restraints (three on each side) with a 7/16 -in socket wrench (see

Figure 57).

Relocating the library