Tandberg Data REPLACE TAPE DRIVE IN STORAGELOADER VXA 433693-01, STORAGELOADER VXA User Manual

REPLACING THE TAPE DRIVE IN THE
TANDBERG STORAGELOADER VXA

This document explains how to replace the tape drive in the Tandberg StorageLoader VXA
autoloader. You must obtain your replacement tape drive from Tandberg Data.

1PREPARING FOR REPLACEMENT

Note If your autoloader is installed in a rack, it is not necessary to remove the autoloader from

the rack to replace the tape drive. It is also not necessary to disconnect the SCSI or
FireWire cable, terminator or ESD label, or Ethernet cable from the back of the
autoloader as long as they do not interfere with your access to the tape drive.

To prepare for replacement:

1. Obtain a #1 Phillips screwdriver and a small flat-blade screwdriver.

2. Ensure that the environment is free of conditions that could cause electrostatic discharge

(ESD). If possible, use an antistatic mat and a grounded static protection wristband during
installation. If a mat and wristband are not available, touch a known grounded surface, such
as a computer’s metal chassis.

3. Power off the autoloader and disconnect the power cord.

Before performing this procedure, be sure that the autoloader’s power

Warning

Warning

Warning

switch is off and that the power cord is disconnected from the
autoloader and the outlet.

Vor der Ausführung von Installations- oder Wartungsarbeiten ist darauf
zu achten, daß der Autoloader-Netzschalter auf “Aus” gestellt ist und daß
das Anschlußkabel von der Autoloader und der Steckdose entfernt ist.

Antes de realizar cualquier procedimiento de instalación o de
mantenimiento, comprobar que el interruptor de alimentación de la
biblioteca está apagado y que el cable de alimentación no está
enchufado ni a la biblioteca ni a la toma de corriente.

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SmartClean, EZ17 and NetStorM are trademarks; People Working for You and SupportSuite are service marks of Tandberg Data. All other
product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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2REMOVING THE TAPE DRIVE

To remove the tape drive from the autoloader:

1. Locate the tape drive cover plate at the back of the autoloader (see Figure 1).

Tape Drive

Cover Plate

Figure 1 Tape drive cover plate location

2. Using a #1 Phillips screwdriver, remove the two screws securing the cover plate (see

Figure 2). Set the cover plate and screws aside.

Figure 2 Removing the tape drive cover plate

3. Disconnect the power cable, SCSI or IDE/ATAPI cable, and serial cable from the tape drive

(see Figure 3). Route the cables downward and away from the sides of the tape drive.

Serial
Cable

SCSI or IDE/ATAPI

Cable

Figure 3 Disconnecting the cables from the tape drive

Power

Cable

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4. Pull on the tabs on the tape drive brackets and slide the tape drive directly out of the

autoloader (see Figure 4).

Ta bs

Figure 4 Removing the tape drive

5. Using a #1 Phillips screwdriver, remove the two screws from each of the brackets attached

to the tape drive (see Figure 5). Save the brackets and screws. You will attach the brackets to
the new tape drive.

Figure 5 Removing the brackets from the tape drive

Bracket

Bracket

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