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SSL2000 Series Library
Drive Upgrade
Reference Guide
First Edition (April 2000)
Part Number 187194-001
Compaq Computer Corporation

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Compaq StorageWorks SSL2000 Series Library Drive Upgrade Reference Guide
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Part Number 187194-001

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Contents
About This Guide
Symbols in Text...........................................................................................................v
Symbols on Equipment...............................................................................................vi
Cabinet Stability ........................................................................................................vii
Getting Help ..............................................................................................................vii
Compaq Technical Support ................................................................................vii
Compaq Website .............................................................................................. viii
Compaq Authorized Reseller............................................................................ viii
Adding a Second Drive
Introduction .................................................................................................................1
Removing the Outside Cover.......................................................................................2
Outside Cover Screw Locations ...........................................................................2
Outside Cover Removal Procedures.....................................................................3
Removing the Brace Plate and Upper Drive Mounting Plate ......................................4
Installing Alignment Pins ............................................................................................6
Installing the New Drive..............................................................................................7
List of Figures
Figure 1. Outside cover screw locations (tabletop version)........................................2
Figure 2. Outside cover screw locations (rackmount version)....................................3
Figure 3. Brace plate removal.....................................................................................4
Figure 4. Upper drive mounting plate removal...........................................................5
Figure 5. Alignment pin installation ...........................................................................6
Figure 6. Installing the new drive ...............................................................................7
Figure 7. Connecting the new drive............................................................................8

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About This Guide
This guide is designed to be used as step-by-step instructions for installing a
second drive into a Compaq StorageWorks SSL2000 Series Library.
Symbols in Text
These symbols may be found in the text of this guide. They have the following
meanings.
WARNING: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions
in the warning could result in bodily harm or loss of life.
CAUTION: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions
could result in damage to equipment or loss of information.
IMPORTANT: Text set off in this manner presents clarifying information or specific
instructions.
NOTE: Text set off in this manner presents commentary, sidelights, or interesting points
of information.

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Symbols on Equipment
These icons may be located on equipment in areas where hazardous conditions
may exist.
Any surface or area of the equipment marked with these symbols
indicates the presence of electrical shock hazards. Enclosed area
contains no operator serviceable parts.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from electrical shock hazards,
do not open this enclosure.
Any RJ-45 receptacle marked with these symbols indicates a Network
Interface Connection.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire, or damage to
the equipment, do not plug telephone or telecommunications
connectors into this receptacle.
Any surface or area of the equipment marked with these symbols
indicates the presence of a hot surface or hot component. If this
surface is contacted, the potential for injury exists.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from a hot component, allow
the surface to cool before touching.
Power Supplies or Systems marked with these symbols
indicate the equipment is supplied by multiple sources of
power.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from electrical shock,
remove all power cords to completely disconnect power from
the system.
Any product or assembly marked with these symbols indicates that
the component exceeds the recommended weight for one individual
to handle safely.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the
equipment, observe local occupational health and safety
requirements and guidelines for manual material handling.

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Cabinet Stability
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment,
be sure that:
■The leveling jacks are extended to the floor.
■The full weight of the cabinet rests on the leveling jacks.
■The stabilizing feet are attached to the cabinet if it is a single cabinet
installation.
■The cabinets are coupled together in multiple cabinet installations.
■Only one component is extended at a time. A cabinet may become
unstable if more than one component is extended for any reason.
Getting Help
If you have a problem and have exhausted the information in this guide, you
can get further information and other help in the following locations.
Compaq Technical Support
In North America, call the Compaq Technical Phone Support Center at
1-800-OK-COMPAQ. This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
For continuous quality improvement, calls may be recorded or monitored.
Outside North America, call the nearest Compaq Technical Support Phone
Center. Telephone numbers for world wide Technical Support Centers are
listed on the Compaq website. Access the Compaq website at
http://www.compaq.com.
Be sure to have the following information available before you call Compaq:
■Technical support registration number (if applicable)
■Product serial number
■Product model name and number
■Applicable error messages
■Add-on boards or hardware
■Third-party hardware or software
■Operating system type and revision level

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Compaq Website
The Compaq website has information on this product as well as the latest
drivers and Flash ROM images. You can access the Compaq website at
http://www.compaq.com.
Compaq Authorized Reseller
For the name of your nearest Compaq authorized reseller:
■In the United States, call 1-800-345-1518.
■In Canada, call 1-800-263-5868.
■Elsewhere, see the Compaq website for locations and telephone
numbers.

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Adding a Second Drive
Introduction
This guide explains how to add a second tape drive to the Compaq
StorageWorks SSL2000 Series Library (AIT Library).
IMPORTANT: All screws that do not use lock washers, captive washers, or lock nuts
must have Loctite 222 applied when parts are reassembled in the field. If you ignore this
step, you might cause premature failure of the mechanism.
This chapter includes procedures for:
■Removing the outside cover
■Removing the brace plate and upper drive mounting plate
■Installing alignment pins
■Installing the new drive

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Removing the Outside Cover
This section describes how to remove the outside cover from both the tabletop
and rackmount versions of the Compaq StorageWorks SSL2000 Series
Library.
Outside Cover Screw Locations
The outside cover for the tabletop version is held in place by four screws at the
sides of the unit (see Figure 1).
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Figure 1. Outside cover screw locations (tabletop version)

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The outside cover for the rackmount version is held in place by two screws at
the top-rear of the unit (see Figure 2).
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Figure 2. Outside cover screw locations (rackmount version)
Outside Cover Removal Procedures
1. Turn off power to the AIT Library and then unplug it from the AC
power source.
2. Remove the appropriate screws that secure the outside cover to the unit.
3. Slide the outside cover toward the rear of the unit until it clears the lip
behind the front panel.
4. Lift the outside cover up and away from the unit.
5. Save the hardware for re-use.