Quantum Scalar 50 User manual

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Quantum Scalar 50
Magazine Upgrade or Exchange
Instructions
Introduction 3
Preparing the Library 3
Required Upgrade Kit ..................................................................................3
Magazine Upgrade Procedure 4
Ejecting the Original Magazine...................................................................4
Installing the New Magazines.....................................................................5

Quantum Scalar 50 Magazine Upgrade or Exchange Instructions
Document 81-81771-01 A01
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Quantum Scalar 50 Magazine Upgrade or Exchange Instructions
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Introduction 3
Introduction 0
This document explains how to upgrade or exchange your Scalar 50 library
with either SDLT or LTO magazines.
•Preparing the Library
•Magazine Upgrade Procedure
Preparing the Library 0
Before beginning the installation procedure, make sure that you have the
required upgrade kit(s).
Required Upgrade Kit 0The magazine upgrade kit differs depending on the tape cartridge type
supported (SDLT or LTO) (see table 1 and table 2 for the appropriate upgrade
kit).
Table 1 SDLT Magazine
Upgrade Kit PN
PR-UU9NZ-YF
Note: All part numbers are subject to change without notice.
Qty Illustration Description
1SDLT Magazine (15 bins)
1Handle
4Flat head Phillips screws (must use with new handles)
1Quantum Scalar 50 Magazine Upgrade Instructions (PN 81-81771)

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Table 2 LTO Magazine
Upgrade Kit PN
PR-UU9MZ-YF
Magazine Upgrade Procedure 0
The upgrade procedure is identical regardless of the tape cartridge type
supported except where noted. The upgrade procedure consists of the
following major steps:
•Ejecting the Original Magazine
•Installing the New Magazines
Ejecting the Original
Magazine 0
Prior to upgrading the magazines, you must eject the original magazine(s)
from the library. To eject the magazine (s):
1On the front OCP, press the Ops button from the Home screen.
The OCP displays the Operations screen.
2From the Ops screen, use the up and down arrows to highlight Library
Operations and press Enter.
The Library Operations screen displays (see figure 1):
Qty Illustration Description
1LTO Magazine (18 bins)
1Handle
4Flat head Phillips screws (must use with new handles)
1Quantum Scalar 50 Magazine Upgrade Instructions (PN 81-81771)
Note: The library must be off-line to select any option from the
Operations screen.

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Figure 1 Library
Operations Screen
3Use the up and down arrows to highlight the Release magazines option
and press Enter.
4Use the up and down arrows to highlight the magazine to be removed
(right, left, or all) and press Enter.
The magazine doors open and the magazines are released.
5Pull each magazine being replaced from the library (see figure 2).
Figure 2 Removing the
Original Magazines
Installing the New
Magazines 0
To install the new magazine(s):
1Install the magazine handle on the magazine and secure with four flat
head Phillips screws provided in the upgrade kit (see figure 3).
Warning: Use care when removing a magazine with tape cartridges
installed. The magazine is heavy and will drop when free
of the library.
Caution: You MUST use the flat head Phillips screws provided in
the upgrade kit. If you use the original screws to secure
the new handles, the magazines will be damaged.
Magazine
Rightmagazine

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Figure 3 Installing the
Magazine Handles
2Replace the tape cartridges into the new magazine.
3Insert the new magazine into the library (see figure 4).
Figure 4 Inserting the New
Magazines
4Close the library front doors.
The magazine upgrade procedure is complete.
Note: Insert tape cartridge prior to inserting the magazines entirely
into the library.
Rightmagazine
Leftmagazine
Grooves on top
Handles
Magazine
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