Spectra Logic T50E - Manual (Page 4)

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Replacing the Flash (SD) Card
These instructions describes how to replace the Flash (SD) card (flash card).
Before You Begin
ƒ Ensure that the work area is free from conditions that could cause
electrostatic discharge (ESD). Discharge static electricity from your body by
touching a known grounded surface, such as a computer’s metal chassis.
ƒ Ensure that the library is not accessing the flash card—It is important that you
do not interrupt the card during write or erase activity.
ƒ Ensure that you have saved a backup copy of your library’s configuration—see
Preparing for Replacement on page 5).
ƒ Power the library off—Ensure that the library and flash card are both idle, and
then power the library off (Resetting the Library on page 19 for important
information).
Note: If the system is stable at power off, a message displays indicating
that the power button was pressed.
If the system is unstable at power off—if you power off the library
when it is in an error state—the power off time will take
approximately one minute and will show no indication that it is
powering off. Wait for the sequence to complete.
Gathering Tools and Supplies
ƒ A new Flash (SD) card from Spectra Logic Corporation
ƒ A #2 Phillips screwdriver
Continuing Backups
If the flash card is malfunctioning, you have no control of the library through the
Library Controller (LC) on the front panel or through the Remote Library Controller
(RLC). A malfunctioning flash card can also affect robotics and tape drives. Backups are
interrupted if the robotics or tape drives are affected and cannot be restarted until after
the flash card is replaced.