Quantum DLT VS80 manual Completing the Installation

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DLT VS80 Tape Drive Installation and Operations Guide

3.2.4Completing the Installation

1.Secure all the SCSI cable connectors by tightening their screws until snug.

2.Make sure the power switch on the rear panel of the tabletop tape drive is in the OFF position. See Figure 3-1for reference.

3.Attach the female connector on the power cable to the power connector on the rear panel of the tape drive.

4.Plug in the power cable to a nearby power outlet.

5.Attach the power cables to the host server or workstation and all attached devices.

6.Power on the tabletop tape drive and any other devices you powered off earlier.

7.Power on the host server or workstation and allow its operating system to start.

8.Check your tape drive to make sure it is working properly. See “Testing Your Tape Drive” on page 3-18to learn about the tabletop tape drive’s POST and initialization features.

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Contents Page Contact Information CopyrightTrademarks Legal DisclaimersFollowing table lists all revisions made to this document Revision HistoryMay Table of Contents DLT VS80 Use List of Figures List of Figures Viii May List of Tables List of Tables May Structure of this Manual Purpose and ScopeRelated Documents For More Information Reader Comments Conventions Used in this ManualData Transfer Rate DLT VS80 Tape Drive FeaturesDLT VS80 Tape Drive Overview Data Compression Firmware Update CapabilityEmbedded Diagnostics CapacityScsi Requirements Preparing to Install Your Tape DriveUnpacking Your Tabletop Tape Drive Installing Your Tabletop Tape DriveBefore You Begin Unpacking Your Tabletop Tape Drive and Selecting a LocationSelecting a Location for Your Tabletop Tape Drive Tabletop Tape Drive Rear Panel Layout Setting the Scsi IDScsi ID Selector Switch Connecting the CablesTape Drive Scsi and Power Cable Connections Workstation Scsi Cable Connections Terminating Your Tabletop Tape Drive Powering the TerminatorCompleting the Installation Unpacking Your Internal Tape Drive Installing Your Internal Tape DriveSetting the Scsi ID Configuring Your Internal Tape DriveTerminating Your Internal Tape Drive Terminator InstallationScsi Cable with Built-in Terminator Installing Your Internal Tape DriveDLT VS80 Installation 10.Tape Drive Installation in an Open Drive Bay Refer to Terminating Your Internal Tape Drive on 12.Securing the Internal Tape Drive in the Installation Bay Testing Your Tape Drive Troubleshooting the Tape Drive Troubleshooting Your Tape DriveGeneral Troubleshooting Guidelines Symptom Problem Solution Understanding Errors Indicated by Front Panel LEDs DLT VS80 Installation May DLT VS80 Use Front Panel Controls and IndicatorsIndicator Activity During Tape Drive Operation Indicator Activity During Power-On Self-Test PostLEDs on page 3-20for help troubleshooting your tape drive Loading a Data Cartridge Data Cartridge Use and CareUnloading a Data Cartridge Write-Protecting Data Cartridges Caring for Your Data Cartridges Using the Cleaning Cartridge Updating Tape Drive Firmware-Overview DLT VS80 FirmwareUpdating the Firmware Creating a Firmware Update Data CartridgeUpdating the Firmware DLT VS80 Tape Drive Installation and Operations Guide Problem Indications/Solution Troubleshooting the Firmware UpgradePage Rev A07