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Dell PowerEdge R730 Owner's Manual

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Removing the tape backup unit

Prerequisites

  1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in safety instructions section.
  2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.

Steps

  1. Disconnect the power and data cables from the back of the tape backup unit.
    Ensure you note the routing of the power and data cables inside the chassis as you remove them from the system board and the tape backup unit. You must route these cables properly when you replace them to prevent them from being pinched or crimped.
  2. To remove the tape backup unit, press the release tab and slide the tape backup unit out of the tape backup unit slot.
    NOTE: If the tape backup unit is being permanently removed, install a tape backup unit blank by sliding it into the slot until it snaps into place.
    NOTE: The procedure to install and remove the tape backup unit blank is similar to that of the tape backup unit.
    NOTE: Tape backup unit blank must be installed in empty tape backup unit slot to maintain FCC certification of the system. The blank also keeps dust and dirt out of the system and aid in proper cooling and airflow inside the system.
    Figure 1. Removing and installing the tape backup unit
    This image shows removing and installing the tape backup unit.
    1. tape backup unit
    2. tape backup unit slot
    3. release tab

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