Expansion Module Installation
Hardware Installation 3-13
Expansion Module Installation
You can add 2U modules to expand cartridge capacity and increase the number of
available tape drive assemblies (see Figure 3–13). The expansion module is installed
under the base module or the last 2U module (see Figure 3–1).
Figure 3–13 Expansion Module
Illustration Legend:
1 - Alignment Tab
2 - Flanges
The following tasks are performed to install the expansion module:
1. Unpack and acclimate the expansion module (see Chapter 2, "Planning and
Preparation").
2. When adding a module to an operating library, you must park and lock the robot
then remove power from the library.
3. Remove the magazines and library floor from the previously installed module.
4. Insert clip nuts at the front and rear of a rack with square holes.
5. Remove tape cartridge magazines from the expansion module.
6. Replace the library floor in the last expansion module before you install the
module.
7. Install the module to the existing library which includes mating the expansion
module with the installed module, seating the alignment tab in the left magazine
slot, installing the back rails, and securing the module to the rack with screws.
8. Reinstall the cartridge magazines.
9. Attach the module label.
10. Unlock the robot.
11. Connect cables.
12. Apply power to the library.
Tool Requirement
#2 Phillips screwdriver.
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