HP LTO4 - How to Remove/Replace the Dione Encryption Card in Drive Tray

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Update Date:	2017-12-14
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Solution 2339520.1 : HP LTO4 - How to Remove/Replace the Dione Encryption Card in Drive Tray

Applies to:

HP LTO4 Tape Drive - Version All Versions and later
Sun StorageTek SL3000 Modular Library System - Version All Versions and later
Information in this document applies to any platform.

HP LTO 4 Encryption (Dione) Card
The HP LTO 4 encryption card is fastened to the side of the drive tray by an external T10 screw. You must, however, remove the drive to gain access to the card itself.
Operation of the card is explained in the Oracle Crypto Key Management System, HP LTO 4 Encryption-capable Tape Drives Technical Brief, part 316196601.

Goal

HP LTO Dione Encryption Card Replacement.

Solution

DISPATCH INSTRUCTIONS
- WHAT SKILLS ARE REQUIRED?: Knowledge of the SL3000 and HP LTO tape drives.
- TIME ESTIMATE: 60 minutes
- TASK COMPLEXITY: 2

- PROBLEM OVERVIEW:The Dione Encryption card has been determined defective and needs to be replaced.
- WHAT STATE SHOULD THE SYSTEM BE IN TO BE READY TO PERFORM THE RESOLUTION ACTIVITY?: The drive needs to be offline to the system.
- WHAT ACTIONS ARE REQUIRED?:
REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS:

Refer to the SL3000 Service manual for complete instructions and pictures.

HP LTO 4 Encryption Card Removal
To remove the encryption card:
1. Follow the directions in “Drive Tray Removal: All Tape Drives” on page 143.
2. The encryption card is shown in FIGURE 2-35 on page 164.
3. Place the drive tray on a suitable working surface.
Caution – Drive mounting/recognition errors: Be sure to note the positions of the following screws.
4. Using a T10 driver, remove the four drive mounting screws (2) shown in FIGURE 2-34 that attach the drive to the sides of the tray.

5. Remove the two T10 screws that attach the top cover plate on the drive tray.
6. Lift up the front of the cover and slide it out of the rear slots on the tray.
7. Pull out the drive part way—until you can feel the cable tension—and remove the drive’s air flow shield from above the drive.
8. Turn over the HBD (or LOD) card.
9. Remove the T10 screw that attaches the card to the side of the drive tray (1) shown in see FIGURE 2-34).
10. Carefully pull out the card and mounting plate.
Caution – Cable damage: Do not excessively pull on the cables/connectors. The glass cable is especially fragile and easily damaged.
11. Unplug the following cables (shown in TABLE 2-4) in this order:

TABLE 2-4 Dione Card Connector Sequence
Connector Number Designation:
1. 7 Power Jumper
2. 6 Power connector at drive

3. 5 Signal connector at drive

12. Pull out the drive a little more to gain access to the smaller cables on the encryption card.
Caution – Potential ESD damage: The encryption card contains ESD sensitive components. Be sure you follow the precautions in the SL3000 Safety and Compliance Guide.
13. Disconnect P5 and P6 (3 and 8) shown in FIGURE 2-35 from the encryption card.
14. Remove the T10 screws that mount the card to the plate.

HP LTO 4 Encryption Card Replacement
To replace the encryption (Dione) card:
Caution – Potential ESD damage: The encryption card contains ESD sensitive components. Be sure you follow the precautions in the SL3000 Safety and Compliance Guide.
1. Obtain the encryption card and remove it from its wrapper.
2. Align the card on the plate and insert the T10 mounting screws.
Caution – Possible cable damage: Use care not to damage the thin, glass cable attached to J5. It is especially fragile and easily damaged.
3. Connect P5 and P6 to the card.
4. Plug in the following cables (shown in FIGURE 2-35 on page 164) in this order:
   a. Signal connector from the card to the rear of the drive.
   b. Drive power (from rear of the drive).
   c. Power jumper.
5. Insert the card and plate into its position and fasten it with one T10 screw.
6. Position the HBD card back into place.
7. Insert the drive and fasten it to the tray with four T10 screws.
8. Replace the top cover plate and fasten it with two T10 screws.
9. Insert the drive tray into its slot in the array.

- WHAT ACTIONS ARE REQUIRED TO RETURN THE SYSTEM TO AN OPERATIONAL STATE?: Bring drive back online to the system and verify functionality.

PARTS NOTE: Sun StorageTek[tm] SL3000 Modular Library System - Full Components List, https://mosemp.us.oracle.com/handbook_internal/Systems/SL3000/components.html#Miscellaneous

REFERENCE INFORMATION: SL3000 Service Manual, http://amomv0115.us.oracle.com/archive/cd_ns/E22211_16/index.html

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