2 removing the tape drive – Exabyte 1005911-003 User Manual

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2 Removing the tape drive

2 Removing the tape drive

If you are replacing an existing tape drive, follow the steps below to remove
the drive. If you are installing an additional tape drive, skip to

Section 3,

“Removing the drive’s service access cover,”

on

page 5

.

1. From the library’s back panel, disconnect the cables from the back of the

tape drive you plan to replace. If you are replacing a SCSI tape drive,
remove any terminator that might be installed on the drive.

2. Use a #2 Phillips screwdriver to release the two captive screws that

secure the tape drive carrier to the library.

Tape drive

SCSI connectors

SCSI Library

Tape drive

Fibre Channel

connector

Fibre Channel Library

Handle

Captive screws

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