HP StoreEver 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader and MSL Tape Libraries SAS Tape Drive Upgrade and Replacement (AH218-96031, June 2013)

Installing the new tape drive
Procedure 1
1. Align and slowly insert the new tape drive into
the drive bay while supporting the drive assembly.
The tape drive should be flush with the back panel
of the device.
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2. Tighten the captive thumbscrews with your fingers
until the tape drive is secure.
3. Connect the SAS cable to the SAS connector on
the new tape drive.
Verifying the installation
1. Power on the drive from the OCP or RMI, if
necessary.
2. Confirm that the device recognizes the new tape
drive by checking the System Status screen on the
front panel. The new drive should show Ready or
RDY status.
3. Use HP StorageWorks Library & Tape Tools (L&TT)
to verify that the tape drive has the current
firmware. Update the firmware, if necessary. You
can download L&TT without charge from http://
www.hp.com/support/TapeTools.
Getting help
• HP Product information:
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www.hp.com/products/tapestorage
• HP technical support and phone numbers:
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www.hp.com/support
• HP Library & Tape Tools (L&TT) diagnostic
software:
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www.hp.com/support/TapeTools
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