6 servicing the tape drive, Removing a tape drive from the tape enclosure, Adding a tape drive to the tape enclosure – HP NonStop G-Series User Manual

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Servicing the Tape Drive

This section addresses the following topics:

Removing a Tape Drive from the Tape
Enclosure

1. Power off the unit.

2. Remove the rear cover.

3. Remove the power cord and the SCSI cable from the unit.

4. Loosen the two screws on the rear of the sled (See

for screw locations).

5. When the two screws on the sled are both unscrewed all the way, take hold of the

rear handle and slowly pull the drive toward you.

6. Pull the tape drive out enough so that you can place your other hand under it.

7. With one hand on the rear handle and the other hand on the bottom or the unit,

slowly pull the tape drive out of the enclosure and set it aside.

Adding a Tape Drive to the Tape Enclosure

1. With one hand under the tape drive and the other hand holding the rear handle,

slowly insert the tape drive all the way into the back of the enclosure.

2. Check that the two screws on the rear of the drive are aligned with the holes on the

back of the enclosure.

3. Use a flathead screwdriver to tighten the two screws. See

for the

location of the screws and handle.

Note.

This section explains in detail how the user will be able to easily remove a tape drive or

add it to/from the tape enclosure.

Note.

The tape drive comes with a handle that you can use to hold the drive securely when

installing it in the tape enclosure.

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