Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing
Adding Expansion Modules to an Existing Library
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Required tools:
• Phillips #2 screwdriver, for removing and replacing the top cover
plate
• T10 TORX screwdriver, for removing and replacing the bottom cover
plate
You need to unstack the library to install the new expansion module at
the bottom of the new library configuration.
1 Upgrade the library firmware to a level that can support the number
of modules you are adding. See Updating Library and Tape Drive
Firmware on page 282 for information on upgrading firmware.
2 If you have a partition that spans modules, and you plan to add the
new expansion module between those modules, you must delete the
partition before adding the new module (see Deleting Partitions
on
page 74).
3 Remove all tape cartridges from the library using the import and
export commands of the operator panel or Web client.
4 Power off the library.
5 Disconnect all power cords, network data cables, and module-to-
module cables from all of the modules.
6 Park the robot assembly in the control module. Before unstacking the
library, the robot assembly must be placed in the control module.
a Open the I/E station and access doors of each module.
b Using your hands, gently lift the robot assembly into the control
module. The robot assembly should glide slowly and with some
resistance.
Note: You should label all cables before you remove them so you
can later reconnect them to their proper locations.
Caution: Support the robot assembly by holding onto the
broad metal X-axis plate. Lifting the robot by the
thin metal rod will bend the rod. Lifting the robot
by the black plastic picker body can damage the
robot.
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