HP StorageWorks CAUTION!

Parts can be damaged by electrostatic

discharge. Keep parts in electrostatic containers
MSL2024 and MSL4048 until needed. Ensure you are properly grounded
when touching static sensitive components.
tape drive replacement
CAUTION! Powering down the master drive will
interrupt SCSI communication to the library and
robotics.

IMPORTANT: The HP StorageWorks MSL2024 tape

library can support one or two HP Ultrium 448 half-
height tape drives, or one HP Ultrium 960 full-height
tape drive.
The HP StorageWorks MSL4048 tape library can
support one or two full-height Ultrium 960 tape
drives(s), or up to four half-height HP Ultrium 448 tape.

1 Removing tape cartridges 3

Before removing the tape drive, make sure the tape
cartridge has been removed from the drive. Use the
Operator Control Panel or the Remote Management
Interface to unload a tape cartridge.

NOTE: When replacing one drive in a multiple

drive configuration, you can power down the
drive being replaced using the Operator Control
Panel (provided it is NOT the Master drive)
without interrupting power to the library and Loosen the blue captive thumbscrews on the drive.
remaining drives. Access to this feature requires
the Administrative password.
When replacing a Master drive, or a single
drive in a single drive library, verify that all
backups have completed processing. Power off
the library and unplug the power cord.
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Pull straight back on the tape drive handle while
supporting the bottom of the drive to remove it from the
library.
Remove the SCSI cable(s) and terminator, if applicable,
from the tape drive being replaced. CAUTION! Support the bottom of the tape drive
when removing it from the library to avoid
damaging any of the internal connections.
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CAUTION! Push in on the tape drive handle while
supporting the bottom of the tape drive until it is
properly seated. Damage to the connector pins
may occur if this procedure is not followed.

NOTE: Before installing the new drive, inspect

the connectors on the tape drive. Ensure that the
connectors are intact, free of any foreign objects,
and have no cracks or deformed or bent
contacts.

Confirm the library is recognizing the new tape drive

by checking the System Status screen on the Operator
Control Panel.

Slowly align and insert the new tape drive into the
drive bay while supporting the drive assembly. The tape
drive should be flush with the back panel of the library.
Tighten the captive thumbscrews until the drive is secure.
Getting Help
• HP Product information site:
http://www.hp.com/products/tapestorage
• HP Technical support and phone numbers:
http://www.hp.com/support
• HP StorageWorks Library & Tape Tools (L&TT)

6 diagnostic software
http://www.hp.com/support/tapetools

NOTE: Use HP StorageWorks Library & Tape

Tools to verify installations and to ensure your
library has the latest firmware.

Connect the SCSI cable(s), and if applicable, the

SCSI terminator, to the SCSI connectors on the new tape
drive. If connecting two half-height drives drives within
the library, use the appropriate daisy chain cable.
Connect the other end of the SCSI cable to the host.
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If previously removed, replace

the power cord and turn on
the tape library.
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