Installing  a  full-high  tape  drive 
Tape drive
EMC shields
 
 
To  install  a  full-high  tape  drive,  complete  the  following  steps: 
1.  Read  the  safety  information  that  begins  on  page  v  and  “Installation  guidelines” 
on  page  21. 
2.  Turn  off  the  server  and  peripheral  devices,  and  disconnect  the  power  cords  and 
all  external  cables  necessary  to  replace  the  device. 
3.  Unlock  and  remove  the  left-side  cover  (see  “Removing  the  left-side  cover”  on 
page  24). 
4.  Press  on  the  bezel  retention  tab  at  the  center-left-edge  of  the  bezel,  and  rotate 
the  left  side  of  the  bezel  away  from  the  server;  then,  pull  the  bezel  away  from 
the  server. 
5.  Connect  the  full-high  tape  drive  cable  to  the  system  board. 
6.  Slide  the  drive  into  the  server  and  connect  the  IDE  cable  to  the  drive. 
7.  Using  the  supplied  screws,  secure  the  drive  to  the  server  chassis. 
8.  Replace  the  left-side  cover  and  bezel;  then,  lock  the  side  cover  and  bezel. 
9.  Reconnect  the  external  cables  and  power  cords. 
If  you  have  other  optional  devices  to  install  or  remove,  do  so  now.  Otherwise,  go  to 
“Completing  the  installation”  on  page  46. 
 
28  IBM  System  x3500  Type  7977:  User’s  Guide