Quantum Scalar i40 and Scalar i80: Tape Drive Replacement
6-66561-02 Rev B
February 2014
6 Installing a Tape Drive
If autoleveling is not required, the tape drive takes about 2 minutes to reach
a ready state.
4 If needed, add the new tape drive to an existing partition or create a new
partition for it.
a From the Web client, select Setup > Partitions.
b Complete the necessary screens.
5 Bring the tape drive online, if it is not online already.
a From the Operator panel, select Actions > Tape Drive and select
Change Mode.
b Select the tape drive you want to bring online and press Modify.
c Use the Up button to change the mode to Online, then press Apply.
The tape drive LED turns green.
6 Verify the installation by reviewing the Library Configuration report:
a From the Web client Reports > Library Configuration.
b Make sure that the new drive is online, in the correct partition, and has
the control path status that you want. You may need to refresh your
Internet browser.
7 Verify that the host computer and backup applications can see the new tape
drive configuration correctly.
8 If any empty slots remain, install a filler plate in the empty slot (see
Replacing a Tape Drive with a Filler Plate on page 7).
Caution: Filler plates are required to maintain proper library cooling. Do
not run the library with uncovered slots.
9 Run the tape drive diagnostic test on the newly installed tape drive to be
sure it is functioning correctly:
a Install a scratch tape in the top I/E station slot.
b If manual cartridge assignment is enabled, assign the scratch tape to
the System partition.
c From the Operator panel, select Tools > Diagnostics.
d Continue through the next few screens to run the tape drive test on the
replaced tape drive.
If a problem is found during testing, you receive a diagnostic ticket. See the
Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 User’s Guide
for more information about the tape
drive test.
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