Users Guide

Table 40. Internal view description (continued)

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Item Description

4 Controller Card This component is a customer replaceable unit (CRU) and stores the user

conguration information or vital product data (VPD).

5 Tape drive The module can contain a half-height or a full-height tape drive. The drive is

a customer replaceable unit (CRU), and is designed for easy removal and

replacement.

6 Power supply The power supply is a customer replaceable unit (CRU) and the sole source

of power for the module. The module is shipped with one power supply, but

can contain an optional second power supply for redundancy.

7 Robotic lock lever This component is used to lock down the accessor so it cannot move. This

action is done when the module is moved or when the robotic assembly is

removed.

8 Finger hole One of two nger holes that are used to lift out the accessor assembly. The

other is under the accessor in the photograph.

9 Spooling mechanism This component moves the accessor.

Adding, removing, or replacing a tape drive

Table 41. Pinch hazard

CAUTION: Risk of pinching hands or ngers. Can trap hands,

ngers, and cause serious injury. Keep hands clear during

operation. (L012)

Warning: Only individuals who are informed about the procedures and risks can replace or

upgrade this tape drive assembly. Read all troubleshooting documentation and procedures before

you proceed with repair or upgrade procedures. Hazardous moving parts exist inside this product.

Do not insert tools or any portion of your body into the drive bay openings.

Adding a tape drive

1. If you are adding a tape drive, remove a drive bay cover. With a Philips screwdriver, remove one half-

height drive bay cover to install one half-height drive, or remove two drive bays covers to install a full-

height tape drive.

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