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Chapter 3: DLT VS80 Installation

To complete the installation, follow these steps:

1.Replace the cover on the server or workstation.

2.Attach the power cables to the server or workstation and all attached accessories.

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

4.Check your tape drive to make sure it is working properly by following the steps in “Testing Your Tape Drive.”

3.4Testing Your Tape Drive

Every time you power on your tape drive, it conducts a power-on self-test (POST). This test ensures that the tape drive is working properly and is ready to use.

While POST is in progress, watch the front panel LEDs to see the progress and results of the test. During POST, the following actions take place:

1.The LEDs illuminate all at once and then turn off.

2.The Ready (green) LED blinks during initialization and remains illuminated after POST.

3.The tape drive emits a buzzing sound as the tape drive calibrates the read/write head’s position. POST is complete only after the buzzing sound stops.

POST takes several seconds to complete, after which the tape drive is ready to use.

NOTE: If POST does not work properly, refer to “Troubleshooting Your Tape

Drive” on page 3-19.

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Contents Page Copyright TrademarksLegal Disclaimers Contact InformationRevision History Following table lists all revisions made to this documentMay 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 Conventions Used in this Manual For More Information Reader CommentsData Transfer Rate DLT VS80 Tape Drive FeaturesDLT VS80 Tape Drive Overview Firmware Update Capability Embedded DiagnosticsCapacity Data CompressionPreparing to Install Your Tape Drive Scsi RequirementsInstalling Your Tabletop Tape Drive Before You BeginUnpacking Your Tabletop Tape Drive and Selecting a Location Unpacking Your Tabletop Tape DriveSelecting a Location for Your Tabletop Tape Drive Setting the Scsi ID Tabletop Tape Drive Rear Panel LayoutConnecting the Cables Scsi ID Selector SwitchTape Drive Scsi and Power Cable Connections Workstation Scsi Cable Connections Powering the Terminator Terminating Your Tabletop Tape DriveCompleting the Installation Installing Your Internal Tape Drive Unpacking Your Internal Tape DriveConfiguring Your Internal Tape Drive Setting the Scsi IDTerminator Installation Terminating Your Internal Tape DriveInstalling Your Internal Tape Drive Scsi Cable with Built-in TerminatorDLT 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 Front Panel Controls and Indicators DLT VS80 UseIndicator Activity During Power-On Self-Test Post Indicator Activity During Tape Drive OperationLEDs on page 3-20for help troubleshooting your tape drive Data Cartridge Use and Care Loading a Data CartridgeUnloading a Data Cartridge Write-Protecting Data Cartridges Caring for Your Data Cartridges Using the Cleaning Cartridge DLT VS80 Firmware Updating Tape Drive Firmware-OverviewUpdating the Firmware Creating a Firmware Update Data CartridgeUpdating the Firmware DLT VS80 Tape Drive Installation and Operations Guide Troubleshooting the Firmware Upgrade Problem Indications/SolutionPage Rev A07