Quantum Scalar i40, Scalar i80 Installation Guide

Scalar i40 and Scalar i80:

Tape Drive Installation

Quantum recommends that you install tape drives with the library power on. It
is faster and keeps all non-affected drives and partitions active. To do this,
carefully follow the instructions below, to prevent data loss or damage to the

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i40 or Scalar i80 library.

The tape drive always resides in a drive sled, a
one unit. If you order a new or replacement tape drive, it will already be
installed in a sled.

Caution: Do not remove the tape drive from the drive sled.

Note: For multiple tape drive installs in which you are changing control paths,

install and verify the tape drives one at a time, rather than all at once.

To install a tape drive in the library, refer to the following sections:

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Taking ESD Precautions on page 1

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Installing a Tape Drive on page 2

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Replacing a Tape Drive with a Filler Plate on page 4

Taking ESD Precautions

To avoid damaging static-sensitive parts while performing this procedure,
observe the following precautions:

nd together they are effectively

• Use an antistatic wrist strap. If you do not have one, touch the outside of
the library on
discharge

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• Keep static-sensitive parts in their original shipping containers until ready
fo

r installation. Look for the ESD sticker to identify static-sensitive parts.

• Avoid touching connectors and other components.

Note: Dry climates and cold-weather heating environments have lower

relative humidity and are more likely to produce static electricity.

Installing a Tape Drive

Tape Drive Slot Location Considerations

Figure 1 Acceptable
Installation Locations for Full­Height Tape Drives

Tape drives can only fit in certain slots, as shown in Figure 1. Slots are numbered
starting from the bottom and moving up.

• Scalar i40: Half-height tape drives can be installed in slots 1 and 2. A full­he

ight tape drive can be installed in slot 1.

• Scalar i80: Half-height tape drives can be installed in slots 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.
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ull-height tape drives can be installed in slots 1, 3, and 5. The extra

whe

re slot 6 would be cannot hold a half-height tape drive, but will

accommodate a full-height tape drive installed in slot 5.

space

If possible, it is recommended to start installing the tape drives at the bottom
slot and work up, without leaving spaces between.

Note: If you need to remove one or more filler plates, unscrew the two

2 Installing a Tape Drive

thumbscrews securing the filler plate to the back of the library. Holding
the thumbscrews, pull the filler plate gently out of the library. Save the
filler plate in case you need to use it in the future.