HP StoreEver 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader and MSL Tape Libraries Fibre Channel Tape Drive Upgrade and Replacement (AH218-96032, June 2013)

HP StoreEver 1/8 G2 Tape

Autoloader and MSL Tape

Libraries Fibre Channel Tape

Drive Upgrade and

Replacement

Printed in the US

*AH218-96032*

HP Part Number: AH218-96032

Published: November 2012

Edition: Second

WARNING! Only individuals who are

informed about the procedures and risks should

replace or upgrade this tape drive assembly.

Read all troubleshooting documentation and

procedures before proceeding with repair or

upgrade procedures. Hazardous moving parts

exist inside this product. Do not insert tools nor

any portion of your body into the drive bay

openings.

CAUTION: Parts can be damaged by

electrostatic discharge. Keep parts in

electrostatic containers until needed. Ensure you

are properly grounded when touching static

sensitive components.

CAUTION: Powering off the master drive will

interrupt SCSI communications with the

autoloader or library. When replacing a drive

other than the master drive in a multiple drive

configuration, you can power off the drive being

replaced without interrupting communication

with the autoloader or library.

Customer self repair (CSR)

The tape drive is a mandatory customer self repair

part. HP CSR programs allow you to repair your

storage product. If a CSR part needs replacing, HP

ships the part directly to you so that you can install it

at your convenience. For more information about CSR,

contact your local service provider. For North America,

see the CSR website: www.hp.com/go/selfrepair

Before replacing or upgrading this drive, become

trained on this procedure by reading all

troubleshooting documentation, warnings, and

procedures related to this procedure.

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HP StoreEver 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader and MSL Tape Libraries Fibre Channel Tape Drive Upgrade and Replacement WARNING! Only individuals who are informed about the procedures and risks should replace or upgrade this tape drive assembly. Read all troubleshooting documentation and procedures before proceeding with repair or upgrade procedures. Hazardous moving parts exist inside this product. Do not insert tools nor any portion of your body into the drive bay openings.
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Removing a drive bay cover 1. Preparing to install the tape drive Removing a tape drive If you are replacing a tape drive: • Make sure the tape cartridge has been removed from the tape drive. Use the operator control panel (OCP) or the remote management interface (RMI) to move the cartridge to a storage slot or mailslot. • If you are replacing the tape drive in a single drive unit or the master drive in a multi-drive unit, verify that backups are not occurring on the drive you are replacing.
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Installing the new tape drive Configuring the FC interface 1. If you are replacing an existing FC tape drive, skip this step. 2. Align and slowly insert the new tape drive into the drive bay while supporting the drive assembly. The tape drive should be flush with the back panel of the device. Tighten the captive thumbscrews with your fingers until the tape drive is secure. HP recommends leaving the FC port at the default settings of Port Speed: Automatic and Port Type: Auto Detect.