HP SureStore Tape Autoloader Model 1/9 Upgrade and Parts Replacement Guide

Replacing Autoloader Parts
Removing and Installing Drive Modules
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Removing and Installing Drive Modules
This section explains how to replace a drive module in the following
situations:
• When the autoloader is powered-off.
• When the autoloader is powered-on.
NOTE If the autoloader needs to remain powered-on when you are replacing the
drive, you need to check that the backup software supports this feature.
Unloading a Tape from a Drive
Before replacing a drive, unload the tape from the drive. From the Drive
and Tape Operations
menu, select [Unload Tape from Drive] to move the tape
from the drive module to the original slot where the tape was located.
The tape is automatically rewound before it is unloaded.
TakingaDriveOffline
If you want to replace the drive while the autoloader is powered-on, you
must take it offline by accessing the front panel. If the autoloader does
not need to be powered-on to replace the drive, proceed to “Removing the
Drive Module” on page 3-4.
NOTE Only take the drive offline if the host backup software supports online
drive repair.
To take the drive offline when the autoloader is powered-on:
1. Takethedriveofflinebygoingtothe
Administration and then Online
Drive Repair
menus.
2. Select
[Put drive offline]. The front panel indicates the success or
failure of this operation.