HP Surestore DVD-ROM Tape Array Module - Manual (Page 9)

Step 1 : Install the drive
HP Surestore DVD-ROM rack-ready drives are designed to be installed in a rack-mounted
HP Surestore Tape Array 5300, which may also contain other HP Surestore DVD-ROM drives
or tape backup devices. Refer to the documentation supplied with your tape array for tape
array installation instructions.
1 Before installing a DVD-ROM drive, make sure that the extractor lever is in the fully open
position (pulled out) as shown on figure la.
Caution When handling a DVD-ROM drive, hold the drive by the side carrier framework. To avoid
possible damage, do not hold the body of the drive and do not push or pull on the drive's
front panel.
2 Slide the drive into one of the open bays, as shown on figure l b, ensuring that the guide rails
on both sides of the drive locate into the slots on the partition wall. Carefully but firmly ensure
the drive is pushed fully in so that the rear connectors are securely seated. The extractor level
will close slightly.
Correct alignment of SCSI drives in the tape array is essential to ensure a secured connection
is made between the interface of the drive and the interface of the array.
Note
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Caution
Push on the extractor lever to complete the insertion and to lock the drive in place.
It is very important to ensure blanking plates are fitted if less than the full compliment of drives
is installed. Failure to do so may affect drive performance. If there are less than four half­
height drives installed, insert a blanking plate into the empty bays. This is essential to ensure
adequate airflow is maintained.