Initial Inspection Checklist

Initial Inspection Checklist

Note: If the top cover of the tape library is accessible, remove the top cover to aid in the inspection procedure.
Leave the tape library front door open, however, as this action disables the robotic shuttle.
The 24 V light on the library controller card at the rear of the tape library will be off if the front door of the tape library is open.
Also, if the tape library experiences motion light will be off, even with the door closed.
For a view of the tape library with the top cover removed, see (below) Figure 11.

  -Attention- By removing the top cover and locking the front door you can observe robotic operations.
Some of the procedures in the MAPs suggest that you do this.
You must be extremely careful not to put your fingers into the moving robotic shuttle or to let loose clothing fall into the interior of the tape library so that it interferes with movement of the robotic shuttle.
Never place your fingers or tools into the tape library while a diagnostic test is running or the robotic shuttle is moving.

1.  Note the location of the shuttle, as it may indicate where the problem is.
2.  Inspect for loose or broken parts:
   •  Belts
   •  Internal cable connectors or wires
   •  Tape cartridge
   •  Robotic shuttle

3.  Gently move the robotic shuttle from side to side, with your fingers pressing on the shuttle chassis:
   •  Note any unusual noises or binding
   •  Note and correct (if possible) any blockage in the shuttle path
   •  Note and correct any protruding cartridges
   •  Note and correct any internal cables that are unplugged
   •  Note the integrity of the shuttle ribbon cable

4.  Move the shuttle to the extreme left (in front of the bar code reader).
    Observe and note the condition of the tape drives:
   •  Are the status lights blinking? (The lights on the top row refer to a  servo-related problem; the lights on the bottom row refer to an  interface-related problem.
      To determine the meaning of the steady and blinking status lights, see Figure 15.)

     Note: Blinking status lights are often caused by a defective tape cartridge.
      A defective tape cartridge can cause the drive leader mechanism to detach as it is inserted into the tape drive loader.
      The detached leader requires a tape drive replacement.
      If a tape cartridge is found to be defective (see 'Tape Cartridge Inspection Procedure'), never reuse this tape cartridge in another tape drive.
      It will require tape drive replacement on each drive in which it is inserted.

   •  Are cartridges in or out of drives?
   •  Are the door handles on the tape drives completely open or closed?
      Press gently on the handle in the appropriate direction when inspecting.

5.  Check for proper connection of the SCSI cables and terminator at the rear of the library.
6.  Note if the library controller fault light (red) is on. The light is located at the rear  of the tape library, on the controller card (see Figure 3).

When the inspection is complete, return to the procedure that sent you here.

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