34 Cartridge Array Installation Instructions

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HP Surestore Tape Library 10/180

34 Cartridge Array Installation Instruction

(for HP field service only)

CAUTION: Remote resolution must be attempted prior to authorization of on-site service.

Note to Customer Engineer: This installation may add new technology to the library

that older user’s guides do not address. Please remind the customer that the latest user

documentation is available from the HP Customer Care website: http://www.hp.com/go/

support.

■ Materials Included

■ Installation Notes

• Confirm with the customer System Administrator that the tape library can be powered

off.

• Observe proper power down and power on procedures, as described in the

Installation or Service Manual.

• If you install or replace a Cartridge Array, you must check the appropriate box on the

Drive Location Label. The Drive Location Label is located on the inside of the rear

library door, just below the UL label.

■ Cartridge Array Install

1. Have the operator take the tape library and all drives off-line.

2. Go to the back of the machine and power OFF the tape library.

3. Open the front door using the tape library key.

4. Move the robotic hand to the top of the tape library, and rotate it towards the cartridge

access port.

5. Remove any cartridges from the array labeled Panel 2, Column 0.

Table 1. Materials List

Part Quantity

Cartridge Array Installation Guide 1

Cartridge Unit 1

6-cell Array 6

Retainer Clips 1

Retainer Labels 1

Summary of content (6 pages)

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HP Surestore Tape Library 10/180 34 Cartridge Array Installation Instruction (for HP field service only) CAUTION: Remote resolution must be attempted prior to authorization of on-site service. Note to Customer Engineer: This installation may add new technology to the library that older user’s guides do not address. Please remind the customer that the latest user documentation is available from the HP Customer Care website: http://www.hp.com/go/ support. ■ Materials Included Table 1.
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6. Remove the retainer clip at the top of Panel 2, Column 0. Insert a flat blade screwdriver between the top of the array and the bottom of the retainer clip. (This clip can also be accessed by pushing the latch from the front of the machine.) To release the clip, push up gently on the latch. Rotate the clip out using the top edge as pivot and set the clip aside (see Figure 1). Figure 1.
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7. Remove the array from Panel 2, Column 0, and set aside for later use. Note: Array labels, designating the location, appear directly above the arrays. CAUTION: Before beginning the installation procedure please note the bracket on the ceiling of the library so you do not hit your head. 8. Install the arrays from the bottom to the top of each column; start with Panel 1, Column 4 and finish at Panel 2, Column 0.
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11. Using one retainer clip, with the raised area of the retainer clip facing up, slide the prongs of the retainer clip underneath the first cell of the top array in Panel 1, Column 4, one column to the right of Panel 1, Column 4. Make sure that the lip on the front of the retainer clip is firmly fixed to the tape library wall by gently pulling the clip towards you to ensure that the retainer clip lock is snapped into position at the back array wall (see Figure 2). Figure 2.
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12. Remove the left theta stop from its current position, and install it at the new position (C), shown in Figure 3. CAUTION: This stop must be installed. If it si not, it could cause damage to the hand and/or the rear cover. Figure 3. Theta Stop 13. Close the front door of the tape library and lock the latches. Power on the tape library. Verify that the tape library initializes and audits. If initialization and audit occurs, then the installation was successful.