Replacing an lto2 or lto3 tape drive, 54 removing a tape drive – HP EML E-series Tape Libraries User Manual

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CAUTION:

To avoid damaging FC cables, do not pinch or sharply bend the cables tighter than a

5-cm (2-inches) diameter.

2.

Unplug the FC cable from the tape drive.

3.

Use your fingers or a flat-blade screwdriver to loosen the captive screw on the right side of the

tape drive.

4.

Pull the tape drive out of the library.

Figure 54 Removing a tape drive

Replacing an LTO2 or LTO3 tape drive

NOTE:

HP recommends that you install tape drives from top to bottom, with no gaps between them. If you are

installing LTO2 or LTO3 tape drives and LTO4 tape drives in the same library, HP recommends that you

place all LTO2 and LTO3 tape drives above all LTO4 tape drives.

1.

Insert the tape drive into an empty drive bay.

2.

Tighten the captive screw to attach the tape drive to the drive bay.

CAUTION:

To avoid damaging FC cables, do not pinch or sharply bend the cables tighter than a

5-cm (2-inches) diameter.

3.

Connect the FC cable to the tape drive. The FC cable connector clicks into place.

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