StorageTek SL4000 Modular Library System
 

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Goal

 How to replace the LTO Drive Brick (Generations 5 and above) in SL4000 library.

Solution

 DISPATCH INSTRUCTIONS
- WHAT SKILLS DOES THE FIELD ENGINEER/ADMINISTRATOR NEED?: Familiar with the SL4000 and LTO Tape Drive.
- TIME ESTIMATE:  30 minutes
- TASK COMPLEXITY: 2

FIELD ENGINEER/ADMINISTRATOR INSTRUCTIONS:
- PROBLEM OVERVIEW:  LTO tape drive has been determined defective and requires replacement
- WHAT STATE SHOULD THE SYSTEM BE IN TO BE READY TO PERFORM THE RESOLUTION ACTIVITY?: Drive must be offline to the system.
- WHAT ACTION DOES THE FIELD ENGINEER/ADMINISTRATOR NEED TO TAKE?:

Note: Refer to the SL4000 Install and Service Manual for additional details as needed.

Required Tools:
T10 driver

Removal
1. Take the drive offline. Remove the drive tray from the library, and then remove the top cover (see "Drive Tray Removal to Access FRUs" on page 11-10).
2. Remove the four T10 screws from the sides of the tray (two on each side).
3. Pull the drive forward until you feel cable tension. Remove the air flow shield between the drive and LOD card.
4. Lift the LOD up, and then disconnect the cables from the back of the drive. Note the location of the cables for reinstallation. (IBM LTO shown below, HP cable locations differ.)
5. Pull out the drive. Remove and retain the bezel from the front of the drive.

Replacement
1. Install the bezel on the front of the new drive.
2. Slide the new drive partially into the tray.
3. Reconnect the cables to the back of the drive, starting with the power cable.

4 .Slide the drive fully into the tray.
5. Insert the air flow shield over the drive, ensuring the shied is under the LOD card.  Re-seat the LOD card.
6. Replace the four T10 screws on the sides of the tray (two on each side)

IMPORTANT: Install the screws in the LTO position (see "Drive Mounting Hole Locations" on page 11-11)

7. Reinstall the top cover.

OBTAIN CUSTOMER ACCEPTANCE
- WHAT ACTION DOES THE FIELD ENGINEER/ADMINISTRATOR NEED TO TAKE TO RETURN THE SYSTEM TO AN OPERATIONAL STATE?: Bring drive online to the library.  Verify the drive is functional to the system.

PARTS NOTE: Components List https://mosemp.us.oracle.com/handbook_internal/Systems/SL4000/components.html

REFERENCE INFORMATION: SL4000 Install and Service Manual http://amomv0115.us.oracle.com/archive/cd_ns/E88746_01/index.html

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