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Figure 60. Installing a tape drive
4. Verify the drive operation.
5. Use one of the logical library wizards to add the drive to a logical library as needed.
Removing a tape drive
• Ensure that all host activity, including library operations are stopped to the drive that is being removed.
• Ensure that the tape cartridge is removed from the tape drive. Use the Management GUI to move the
cartridge to a storage slot or I/O station.
• Remove the FC or SAS cables from the tape drive.
• Loosen the blue captive thumbscrews ( 1 in Figure 61 on page 118) on the tape drive. Press the lock
lever ( 2 Figure 61 on page 118) to the right and pull straight back on the tape drive handle while the
bottom of the drive is supported to remove it from the unit.
Figure 61. Unlocking the drive
Attention:
Support the bottom of the tape drive when it is removed to avoid damaging any of the
internal connections.
• Reset the list of known drives and modules. See “Locating Management functions” on page 63.
• Conrm that the drive is logically removed by checking the Operator Panel or Management GUI.
• If there is no replacement drive, install the drive bay cover.
• If you are replacing the drive, see “Adding a tape drive” on page 116.
Verifying Drive installation and operation
Using the Operator Panel or the Management GUI:
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