User's Manual

Chapter 7 Installing, Removing, and Replacing
Adding Expansion Modules to an Existing Library
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1 Upgrade the library firmware to a level that can support the number
of modules you are adding. See Updating Library and Tape Drive
Firmware on page 163 for information on upgrading firmware.
2 Remove all tape cartridges from the library using the import and
export commands of the operator panel or web client.
3 Power off the library.
4 Disconnect all power cords, network data cables, and module-to-
module cables from all of the modules.
5 Park the robot assembly in the control module. Before unstacking the
library, the robot assembly must be placed in the control module.
a Open the I/E station and access doors of each module.
b Using your hands, gently lift the robot assembly into the control
module. The robot assembly should glide slowly and with some
resistance.
c After raising the robot assembly to the approximate middle of the
control module, hold it in place with one hand and, using your
other hand, move the parking tab in a counter-clockwise
direction until it stops in the “parked” position. The metal
parking tab is located at the bottom of column 1.
d Gently lower the robot assembly to rest on the parking tab.
Note: You should label all cables before you remove them so you
can later reconnect them to their proper locations.
Caution: Support the robot assembly by holding onto the
broad metal X-axis plate. Lifting the robot by the
thin metal rod will bend the rod.