IBM LTO mounting tray for STK L40

[Chris969404]

Does anyone know the part number for the drive tray for an IBM LTO drive to fit ino an STK L40/L80 library please. I cannot find it anywhere.
Thanks in anticipation

 

[Jotaerre]

This tray isn't orderable. This a strategy to force customers to buy the package (tray + drive) from SUN. Even if you find the P/N, SUN will not sell you the part. The only way to go is to try to find any 2nd hand trays on the internet...

 

[Chris969404]

Thank you for the info. I know what SUN's plan is. I am trying to do a search for one and the part number would be helpful to track one down.
Regards Chris

 

[STKman]

You need trays?

A couple of years ago when we needed some trays we sent a real one to the local sheet metal fabrication business and had them made up. Cost us buttons and they worked fine.

STKman

 

[Chris969404]

Is there any logic and loading mechanism on the tray for the IBM LTO like there is for the Seagate drive?

 

[STKman]

I've not seen one for a while but I don't think so.

 

[Chris969404]

Thank you I did not think there was but needed to make sure.

 

[timwah]

Hi Chris,
I think there is a sense cable as part of the tray assembly that runs from the drive to the library...

 

[Chris969404]

Yes you are correct thanks