2. Insert the end of a straightened paper clip, or similar object, into the lock release access hole. Gently
push the lock mechanism to release the lock and eject the cartridge magazine.
3. If the I/O station is enabled, push the lock mechanism twice or push and hold the lock mechanism
until the cartridge is withdrawn far enough to clear the I/O station lock.
4. Remove the cartridge magazine from the front of the library. If the magazine is stuck in the library
and does not eject, see “Contacting IBM technical support” on page 139
5. Examine the magazine and cartridges for damage.
v If there is damage to a cartridge, replace that cartridge.
v If there is damage to the magazine, replace the magazine.
Moving the library from a rack to a desktop
This procedure is used to relocate a library that is mounted in a rack with the rack mount kit to a
desktop with the deskside kit.
Removing library from a rack
1. Take the library offline.
Note: If the library is processing queued requests, wait for the library to finish the current library
task.
2. From the Web User Interface, select Configure Library > Save/Restore > Save to save the current
library configuration to a file for easy restoration.
3. After your configuration is saved, log out of the Web User Interface and close the Internet browser.
4. From the Operator Panel, select Unlock Magazine, and press Enter to remove the cartridge
magazine or from Web User Interface: Manage Library > Unlock Magazine (if necessary).
Note: If the cartridge magazine fails to unlock in response to the Unlock Magazine command from
the Operator Panel and Web User Interface, you can unlock the magazine manually. See “Unlocking
the cartridge magazine manually” on page 141.
5. From the Operator Panel, select Move to Ship Position, and press Enter. This command moves the
accessor assembly to a safe position ready for moving the library.
Note: If the library is to be transported any distance, this move is necessary to park the accessor in
the position where it can be secured by the accessor locking screw.
6. From the Operator Panel top menu, select Logoff, and press Enter.
7. On the rear panel of the library:
a. Power OFF the library by toggling the power supply switch to the OFF (O) position.
b. Disconnect the power cable from the library power supply.
c. Disconnect the Ethernet cable.
d. Disconnect the SAS host interface cable.
Figure 129. Cartridge magazine lock release access hole
142 IBM TS2900 Tape Autoloader: Setup, Operator, and Service Guide Machine Type 3572
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