Users Guide

Replacing the Library Enclosure
This procedure is necessary when the library enclosure, accessor, or display fails. These components are
contained within the replacement library enclosure.
Important: Refer to the Installation Instructions that are included with the new replacement library
enclosure. Follow the procedures included in this document for replacing the Library Enclosure, only if
Installation Instructions are not included with the new replacement library enclosure.
The replacement library enclosure includes cartridge magazines, a power supply, a Library Controller
Card, and a packet of library foot pads. These items are included with the replacement library enclosure
due to safety agency requirements. These unused parts will be removed from the replacement library
enclosure and returned to Dell in the defective library. The old parts currently in your defective library
will be removed, and installed into the replacement library enclosure.
Note: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to equipment:
v observe local health and safety requirements and guidelines for manual material handling
v obtain adequate assistance to lift and stabilize the library during installation or removal
Minimum Installation Time: 1 hr.
Minimum Number of Persons Required: 2
Recommended Tools: #2 Phillips screw driver, paper clip, blank (or scratch) data cartridge
Preparing the Defective Library for Replacement
1. If possible, use the Operator Control Panel to unload any drives that contain a cartridge (Control >
Move Cartridges).
2. Power OFF the defective library.
3. Disconnect all cables from the rear panel of the defective library.
4. If the defective library is rack mounted, remove the two screws (▌1▐ in Figure 147 on page 190) from
the front of the defective library anchoring the mounting brackets on the library to the rack. With
assistance, remove the defective library from the rack.
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