HP StoreEver MSL6480 Tape Library Module Replacement (QU625-96304, June 2013)

4. If there are adjacent modules:
a. From the front of the library, use your fingers
to loosen the captive thumbscrews on the
replacement module and all modules above
it two full turns.
b. From the back of the library, starting with the
replacement module and the one below it,
align the modules and lock them together.
Repeat for each pair of modules.
i. Use your fingers to loosen the
thumbscrew on the alignment
mechanism that will connect the upper
module with the lower module.
ii. Lower the alignment mechanism. If you
encounter resistance, adjust the upper
module so the pin in the alignment
mechanism moves into the hole in the
lower module. When the alignment
mechanism is in the locked position,
tighten the thumbscrew with your fingers.
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c. From the front of the library, tighten the
thumbscrews on all modules with your
fingers.
Replacing the module components and
cables
Replace the module components by reversing the
removal procedures. Align the components carefully
in the guide slots and only tighten thumbscrews with
your fingers. If the thumbscrews cannot be tightened
easily, verify that the component is aligned properly.
1. Replace the drive power boards and chassis fan
assembly.
2. Replace the controller board.
3. Replace the tape drives in the same locations .
TIP: To assist in aligning the drive, only
remove the drive bay covers for one drive
at a time.
4. Replace the power supplies.
5. Reattach any SAS, FC, expansion interconnect,
and Ethernet cables removed earlier.
6. Reinsert the USB device if you removed it earlier.
7. Reattach the power cords.
Verifying the library configuration
Power on the library by pressing the button just below
the OCP.
Verify that the library initializes correctly and that the
status is Ready. Verify that the replacement module is
visible in the OCP or RMI.
Under normal operation the library configuration is
saved on the base module controller. For instructions
on restoring the library configuration or for
troubleshooting information, see the HP StoreEver
MSL6480 Tape Library User and Service Guide
available from the HP website: http://www.hp.com/
go/msl.
Replace the tape cartridges in the same locations.
Getting help
• HP Product information: http://www.hp.com/go/
msl
• HP technical support and phone numbers:
www.hp.com/support
• HP Library & Tape Tools (L&TT) diagnostic
software: www.hp.com/support/tapetools
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