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Operating the Tape Library
L700 (CTL700) Installation and User’s Guide—527338-004
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Moving the Robot
Moving the Robot
After the tape library doors have been opened, the robot might need to be move to
make it easier to access the stored cartridges or the tape drives. Read and observe the
following caution before attempting to move any portion of the robot.
Raising and Lowering the Hand-camera
If you need to raise or lower the hand, slowly and carefully move it by placing your
fingers on the hand-camera assembly.
Rotating the Z Column
If you need to rotate the Z column, grasp it and carefully rotate it, as shown in
Figure 2-6.
Locating a Cartridge in the Storage Cells
Figure 5-1 show the locations of the panels, rows, and columns of the cartridge storage
cells in the tape library. The decal at the top of each column also provides location
information. To remove a cartridge from a storage cell, slide the cartridge out.
Removing a Cartridge From the Hand
If the tape library loses power, a cartridge might be left in the hand. It can be removed
from the hand and mounted into a tape drive for a read/write operation.
To remove the cartridge from the hand:
1. Rotate the Z column. Move the hand until it is facing the front door.
Caution. To prevent damage to the hand or Z carriage, check that the reach mechanism on
the hand is fully retracted before moving any part of the robot. Push the gripper mechanism
into the retracted position. If the tape library goes offline due to a power failure, the reach
mechanism might be extended into a storage cell or tape drive. If the robot is rotated when this
condition exists, the hand could be damaged.
Move the Z column and Z carriage only as shown in Figure 2-6
and Figure 2-7.
Take precaution against potential ESD damage by touching gray, unpainted metal before
reaching into the tape library. Do not touch exposed electrical parts when moving any part of
the robot.
Caution. Follow the procedures described in “Moving the Robot.” Failing to do so could
damage the hand.
Do not touch any electronic components on the hand assembly. The components could easily
be damaged.