Use this procedure to service the tape drive.

1. The tape drive will be serviced non-concurrently.

   Remove power from the enclosure containing the FRU. Powering off the enclosure is accomplished through the enclosure's host server. For additional information, refer to the "Powering on and powering off" topic located in the host server's service guide.

2. Attention:

   Failure to follow the step-by-step sequence for this FRU removal and/or installation may result in FRU or system damage. Use the following precautions whenever you handle electronic components or cables. Attach a wrist strap to an unpainted metal surface of your hardware to prevent electrostatic discharge from damaging your hardware. If you do not have a wrist strap, just prior to removing the product from ESD packaging and installing or replacing hardware, touch an unpainted metal surface of the system for a minimum of 5 seconds. Keep all electronic components in the shipping container or envelope until you are ready to install them. If you remove, then re-install an electronic component, temporarily place the component on an ESD pad or blanket, if available.

3. Remove the tape drive.

   While pushing the latch (A) towards the tape drive (B), grasp the tape drive and pull it out of the media bay. Disconnect the SAS cable (C) from the connector located at the rear of the tape drive. Remove the latch from the tape drive.

4. Install the tape drive.

   Install the latch (A) by inserting the tabs on the latch into the holes in the tape drive (B). Align the tape drive with its bay. Insert the SAS cable (C) into the connector located at the rear of the tape drive. Push the tape drive fully into the system until the latch locks the tape drive into place.

5. Power on the enclosure.

   Power on the enclosure containing the FRU. Powering on the enclosure is accomplished through the enclosure's host server. For additional information, refer to the "Powering on and powering off" topic located in the host server's service guide.