Table 51. Internal view description (continued)
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Item Description
3 Accessor This component contains the library accessor and bar code reader. The
accessor moves cartridges to and from the
• I/O station
• Storage slots
• Tape drive
4 Controller Card This component is a customer replaceable unit (CRU) and stores the user
conîš´guration information or vital product data (VPD).
5 Tape drive The module can contain a half-height or a full-height tape drive. The drive
is a customer replaceable unit (CRU), and is designed for easy removal and
replacement.
6 Power supply The power supply is a customer replaceable unit (CRU) and the sole source
of power for the module. The module is shipped with one power supply, but
can contain an optional second power supply for redundancy.
7 Robotic lock lever This component is used to lock down the accessor so it cannot move. This
action is done when the module is moved or when the robotic assembly is
removed.
8 Finger hole One of two nger holes that are used to lift out the accessor assembly. The
other is under the accessor in the photograph.
9 Spooling mechanism This component moves the accessor.
Adding, removing, or replacing a tape drive
CAUTION:
Static Sensitive
Risk of damage to devices
• A discharge of static electricity damages static-sensitive
devices or micro circuitry.
• Proper packaging and grounding techniques are necessary
precautions to prevent damage.
IBM Conîš´dential
150IBM TS4300 Tape Library Machine Type 3555: User's Guide
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