Quantum MC300 Prism, Quick Reference Manual

MC300 Prism Management Card Quick Reference Guide

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3

Using a flat blade screwdriver, loosen the 
two large thumbscrews securing the 
electronics module to the back of the library 
(see figure 1). 

4

Using the round handles, pull the electronics 
module from the chassis and place it on a 
grounded antistatic mat.

5

Remove the two screws securing the 
expansion slot cover plate to the back of the 
electronics module and remove the cover 
plate. Save the screws for use later in this 
installation. Save the cover plate for future 
use.

6

Remove the screws securing the hold-down 
clamp. Save the clamp for use later in this 
installation.

7

Carefully remove the new MC300 PMC and 
supplemental foam gasket from the antistatic 
packaging.

8

Inspect the inside of the electronics module to 
determine whether you need to install the 
supplemental foam gasket on the MC300 PMC 
(see figure 2):

•

If the electronics module has foam 
gasketing, discard the supplemental foam 
gasket and proceed to step 9.

•

If the electronics module has copper 
gasketing, remove the adhesive backing 
from the supplemental foam gasket and 
attach it to the MC300 PMC (see figure 2).

9

Insert the MC300 PMC into the expansion slot 
and press it down gently until it is seated 
securely.

10

Secure the MC300 PMC to the electronics 
module using the two mounting screws you 
removed in step 3.

11

If you plan to install one or more Fibre Channel bridges, do so now, following the instructions provided with the Fibre 
Channel bridge.

12

Reattach the hold-down clamp to secure the MC300 PMC in the slot.

13

Slide the electronics module back into the library chassis until the high-density connector on the motherboard seats 
into the distribution board connector.

14

Using a flat blade screwdriver, tighten the two thumbscrews to secure the electronics module to the library chassis.

Caution:  

Hold the MC300 PMC by the edges, avoiding contact with the components and connectors.

ATL M1500 back panel

ATL M2500 back panel

Thumbscrews

Handles

Electronics module

Figure 1  

Removing the Electronics Module

Slot for MC300

Foam gasketing

(discard supplemental 

foam gasket)

Figure 2  

Installing the Gasket on the MC300 PMC

Inside of Electronics Module

Copper gasketing

(attach supplemental foam 

gasket to MC300 PMC)

Supplemental 

foam gasket

MC300 PMC