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Tape Drive Replacement

Powering Down the System | Removing the Panels | Removing the Tape Drive | Replacing the Tape Drive | Replacing the Panels | Powering up the System


Powering Down the System

Tools Required: NONE
Estimated time: 5-10 minutes

  • Step 1 - Sign off all users.
    DO NOT PROCEED UNTIL ALL USERS HAVE SIGNED OFF
  • Step 2 - Call IBS to verify if you need to switch to manual mode for the power down sequence
  • Step 3 - Go to a command line then type 'GO POWER' and press ENTER
  • Step 4 - Select option '3' (Power Off the System Immediately) then press ENTER
  • Step 5 - Confirm system power off by pressing F16 (Shift F4 on PC Keyboards).
  • Step 6 - Wait for system to shut down and fan to turn off
  • Step 7 - Disconnect the power cable from the back of the server unit

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Removing the Black Panel Covers

Tools Required:
Drill,
1/4", 9/32" and 7mm Drill bits,
Screw Driver,
Phillips Screw Driver
1 small container to place the screws
Estimated time: 15 minutes

  • Step 1 - Remove the front panel (the panel will come off from by pulling the bottom side first)
  • Step 2 - Check the back of the server to see if there is a screw retaining the top panel cover. Loosen the screw on the back to permit the top panel to slide forward. You do not need to remove this screw
  • Step 3 - Remove the top panel (the panel will slide about 1/2 in. forwards).
  • Step 4 - Remove the left side panel (each panel will have 1-2 retaining screws located on the front and back of the panel)
  • Step 5 - Remove the retaining cage on the left side of drive cage (not all models will contain a retaining cage)

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Removing the Tape Drive

Tools Required:
Drill,
1/4", 9/32" and 7mm Drill bits,
Screw Driver,
Phillips Screw Driver
1 small container to place the screws
Estimated time: 10-15 minutes

  • Step 1 - Locate the tape drive (normally labeled with 'QIC' on the front of it)
  • Step 2 - Remove the front retaining screws 1-2 (located on either side
  • Step 3 - Remove the side retaining screws 1-2 (located on the left side of the tape drive
  • Step 4 - Disconnect the data cable in the back of the tape drive
  • Step 5 - Disconnect the power cable from the back of the tape drive
  • Step 6 - Slide the tape drive forward and pull out through front of case

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Replacing the Tape Drive

Tools Required:
Drill,
1/4", 9/32" and 7mm Drill bits,
Screw Driver,
Phillips Screw Driver
1 small container to place the screws
Estimated time: 5-15 minutes

  • Step 1 - Slide the tape drive into the cage
  • Step 2 - Connect the power cable in back of tape drive
  • Step 3 - Connect the data cable in back of tape drive
  • Step 4 - Replace the screws on the side and front of tape drive (the drive placement should be even with the other drives on the front panel)
  • Step 5 - Replace the retaining cage on the left side of drive cage (if applicable)

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Replacing the Black Panel Covers

Tools Required:
Drill,
1/4", 9/32" and 7mm Drill bits,
Screw Driver,
Phillips Screw Driver
1 small container to place the screws
Estimated time: 5-10 minutes

  • Step 1 - Replace the left side panel (each panel will have 1-2 retaining screws located on the front and back of the panel)
  • Step 2 - Check the back of the server to see if there is a screw retaining the top panel cover. Tighten the screw on the back to permit the top panel to slide backwards and lock into place. This screw is not required
  • Step 3 - Replace the top panel (the panel will slide about 1/2 in. forwards).
  • Step 4 - Replace the front panel (the panel will go back on by sliding the top side in 1st then pushing forward on the bottom)

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Powering Up the System

Tools Required: PATIENCE
Estimated time: 15-60 minutes

  • Step 1 - Call IBS (888-640-1252)
  • Step 2 - PRESS the WHITE power button
  • Step 3 - Wait for sign on or message on screen. Inform IBS of whichever appears.

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