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Goal

Fix

Applies to:

Goal

SL48 - CRU Replacement of Library Controller Board in SL48 Library.

SL48 Power Supply               380-1571

Fix

DISPATCH INSTRUCTIONS
- WHAT SKILLS DOES THE FIELD ENGINEER/ADMINISTRATOR NEED:
Familiar with the SL48 library.

- TIME ESTIMATE: 40 minutes

- TASK COMPLEXITY: 0

FIELD ENGINEER/ADMINISTRATOR INSTRUCTIONS:
- PROBLEM OVERVIEW:
Controller card in SL48 is defective and requires replacement.

- WHAT STATE SHOULD THE SYSTEM BE IN TO BE READY TO PERFORM THE
RESOLUTION ACTIVITY?:
All work should stop in SL48 library and tape drives.  Library and drives should be taken offline to the Operating System and Software Application.  Power off library and tape drives.

- WHAT ACTION DOES THE FIELD ENGINEER/ADMINISTRATOR NEED TO TAKE:
Refer to the SL24/SL48 User and Service Guide for complete instructions on replacing the Library Controller.
http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E25510_01/en/875-4225-11/875-4225-11.pdf

This process applies to the SL48 only. In this process you will:
- Record the Library settings.
- Power off the Library, unplug the power cord, and remove the Ethernet cable.
- Remove the old library controller.
- Install the new library controller.
-  Verify the replacement.

CAUTION:
Parts can be damaged by electrostatic discharge. Keep parts in electrostatic containers until needed. Ensure that you are properly grounded when touching static-sensitive components.

CAUTION:
This part is not hot-pluggable. You must power off the Library to replace the library controller.

To replace the library controller:
1. Record the Library's settings by writing down the values displayed in the OCP or the RMI.
2. Power off the Library from the front panel. Remove the Ethernet cable, if applicable.
3. Loosen the two captive thumbscrews on the library controller and remove it from the Library, as
    shown in Figure 110).
4. Position the new library controller on the alignment rails and slide it into the Library until it is flush with the
    back panel, as shown in Figure 111. Tighten the two blue thumbscrews to secure the card to the Library.
5. Replace the Ethernet cable, if applicable. Power on the Tape Library.
6. Confirm that the Library recognized the new library controller by checking the System Status on the front
    panel, as shown in Figure 112.
7. Restore the previous settings by manually entering them in the OCP or RMI.
8. If necessary, upgrade the Library and drive firmware using the RMI or a USB flash drive.

Once the replacement is complete, use the shipping material from the new CRU to return the old part.

OBTAIN CUSTOMER ACCEPTANCE
- WHAT ACTION DOES THE FIELD ENGINEER/ADMINISTRATOR NEED TO TAKE TO RETURN THE SYSTEM TO AN OPERATIONAL STATE:
Library and drives should be brought back online to the Operating System and Software Application.

PARTS NOTE:
SL48 Power Supply      380-1571

REFERENCE INFORMATION:
SL24/SL48 User and Service Guide
http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E25510_01/en/875-4225-11/875-4225-11.pdf

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