Removing data cartridges from an HD slot in the library
This topic describes how
to remove data cartridges from
a high density (HD) slot in the TS3500 tape library.
About this task
Note: It is the
customer's responsibility to remove any
affected cartridges before any service procedure.
To remove
cartridges manually from an HD slot, perform the following procedure:
Procedure
From the library's Activity screen, press the PAUSE
key.
The library displays the message If you open the door the library
will go Not Ready and any remaining jobs in the work queue may fail.
Press ENTER to continue.
Press ENTER. The
message PAUSE in Progress displays.
The library parks the cartridge accessor in the base frame and displays
the message The library is now paused. Normal operations will resume
in 30 seconds.
Within 30 seconds, unlock
and open the front door on the
HD frame. If you do not open the door within 30 seconds, the Activity
screen redisplays and library operations resume.
CAUTION:
HD slots have a constant force spring for pushing
cartridges forward
when a cartridge is being removed from the slot.
Only remove
cartridges from a frame whose front door is open.
Do not add or remove cartridges from an adjacent frame.
Locate the
HD slot containing the cartridges you want to
remove and perform the following procedure:
For
HD slots in an LTO frame:
See Figure 1.
Use the middle finger and thumb on your left hand to grab
the cartridge as shown. Apply outward pressure with the middle finger
to open the cartridge gate assembly as you release and slowly remove
the cartridge as shown in Figure 2.
Use the same procedure to remove other data cartridges from the
storage slot.
For HD slots in a 3592 frame:
See Figure 4.
Use the middle finger and thumb on your right hand to grab
the cartridge as shown. Apply outward pressure with the middle finger
to open the cartridge gate assembly as you release and slowly remove
the cartridge as shown in Figure 5.
Use the same procedure to remove other data cartridges from the
storage slot.
Gently close
and lock the front door.
After approximately
15 seconds, the TS3500 tape library automatically
inventories the frame of the door that you opened. During the inventory,
the message INITIALIZING displays on the Activity screen. When
the inventory is complete, READY displays.
What to do next
If it is necessary to remove cartridges from more than one HD
slot, repeat this procedure until all affected slots are emptied.