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Understanding Errors and Troubleshooting Removing and Replacing Drive Modules Removing and Replacing Drive Modules This section explains how to replace a drive module in the following situations: • The library is not connected to the host. The host cannot access the library. The library can be powered on or off during drive replacement. • The library is connected to the host. The library is connected to the host, and the backup software can access the functional drives. Drives can be replaced without disabling or interrupting most functions of the library. This feature must be supported by the backup software. Drive Replacement Overview 1. Determine which drive has failed (if you are replacing a failed drive). 2. Unload a tape from the drive, if possible. 3. Take the drive module offline (drive module only; the library does not need to be powered off). 4. Remove the drive module. 5. Insert and connect the new drive module. 6. Bring drive online. 7. Update drive firmware if needed. See "Upgrading Firmware" on page 4-60. 4-54 Chapter 4

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Understanding Errors and Troubleshooting
Removing and Replacing Drive Modules
Chapter 4
4-54
Removing and Replacing Drive Modules
This section explains how to replace a drive module in the following
situations:
•
The library is not connected to the host.
The host cannot access the library. The library can be powered on or
off during drive replacement.
•
The library is connected to the host.
The library is connected to the host, and the backup software can
access the functional drives. Drives can be replaced without disabling
or interrupting most functions of the library. This feature must be
supported by the backup software.
Drive Replacement Overview
1.
Determine which drive has failed (if you are replacing a failed drive).
2.
Unload a tape from the drive, if possible.
3.
Take the drive module offline (drive module only; the library does not
need to be powered off).
4.
Remove the drive module.
5.
Insert and connect the new drive module.
6.
Bring drive online.
7.
Update drive firmware if needed. See
“
Upgrading Firmware
”
on page
4-60.