Dell PowerVault 132T LTO/SDLT (Tape Library) User Manual

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The barcode scanner enables your library to read tape cartridge information contained in a barcode label attached to each of the data cartridges. This
information becomes part of the application software's library cartridge inventory. Follow the procedure below to replace a barcode scanner.

Tools required: Philips screwdriver

1.

Remove the barcode scanner module (

Figure 3

) from the packaging. Be careful not to handle the barcode scanner on the glass lens.

Figure 3. Barcode scanner 

2.

Power down your library and disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet.

3.

Open the IE door, which is located to the right of the media access door.

4.

Unscrew the top and bottom screws on the bracket inside the IE door and pull straight out to remove door and bracket (

Figure 4

). Save the screws, you

will need them to re-install the door.

Figure 4. Bracket screws and IE door removal  

5.

Remove the existing barcode scanner by loosening the two screws on the top of the IE door bracket and detaching the scanner from the bracket.

6.

Align the two screw holes on the top of the new barcode scanner with the screw holes on the IE door bracket (

Figure 5

).

7.

Attach the new barcode scanner to the bracket using the two screws that came with the barcode scanner.

Figure 5. Attaching barcode scanner to bracket 

8.

Locate the two receptacles inside the library underneath the LCD screen. Insert the connector on the barcode scanner into the back receptacle (

Figure

6

).

Figure 6. Receptacle for barcode scanner connector 

NOTE:

You may need to pull firmly to remove the door.

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