Exabyte 007-3086-001 Computer Drive User Manual


 
Installing the Tape Drive
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Follow these instructions to install a half-height front-loading device:
Installing Into a Horizontal Drive Bay
Follow these instructions to install the drive into a horizontal drive bay.
1. Orient the FLD and sled assembly so that the connectors on the back are
on the bottom half of the drive and face away from you (see Figure 1-4).
2. Carefully insert the device into the drive bay until it seats rmly into
the lever catch and the locking lever has moved all the way to the right.
Installing Into a Vertical Drive Bay
Follow these instructions to install the drive (sideways) into a vertical drive
bay.
1. Orient the FLD relative to the drive bay so that the drive is facing
toward the right (see Figure 1-5).
2. Select a vacant drive bay and carefully align the rails on the drive sled
with the corresponding rails in the drive bay.
3. Slide the FLD into the bay until the locking mechanism is engaged and
the locking lever on the drive sled moves down to the locked position.
Push the lever down to ensure that it is fully engaged.