Seagate STT8000A manual Installing the drive, Aligning the drive in the computer

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Installation

Chapter 3

Installing the drive

The internal drive can be installed in a one-half-inch high by 3.5-inch form factor drive bay or in an inch-high by 5.25-inch form factor (with mounting brackets). The drive can be installed in three different orientations: horizontally (LED to the left) and vertically (on either side).

The following section provides directions for mounting the drive in either a 3.5-inch enclosure or in a 5.25-inch enclosure.

1.Before you install the drive, write down the serial number and model number shown on the drive and put this information in a safe place. You need this information if you ever call for service.

2.With the computer cover removed, remove the face plate from the drive bay in which you plan to install the drive. Refer to the manual that you received with your computer for instructions about removing the face plate if necessary.

Note: If devices are installed in any drive bays adjacent to the one you are using for the internal drive, partially removing those devices might give you more working space.

3.Attach any special mounting hardware to the drive that your system might require. Refer to the manual that you received with your computer for requirements.

4.Locate the mounting screw holes in the drive brackets. Each side contains two sets of holes. Use the set that aligns the drive properly within the drive bay.

5.Slide the tape drive into the computer so that the drive bezel and the computer face plate are flush. Then, align the mounting holes as shown in Figure 3-3.

Figure 3-3

Aligning the drive in the computer

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Contents STT8000A Atapi Minicartridge Drive Product Manual Page FCC Notice Important Information About This Manual Table of Contents Atapi interface Tape format Glossary Acronyms and measurements Drive overview IntroductionSTT8000A internal drive without mounting brackets Features Minicartridge technology overview Typical system configurationsSoftware Flash EepromReferences Chapter Title Description About this manualPhysical specifications SpecificationsOverview STT8000A 3.5-Inch mount general dimensions Specification Measurement Power specificationsFeature Specification Performance specificationsEnvironmental requirements Specification Operational Non-operationalMean-Time-Between Failures ReliabilityMean-Time-To-Repair Tape capacities and formats Recommended tapesTUV & IEC-RHEINLAND Regulatory complianceIntroduction InstallationBefore you begin Handling guidelinesJumper block and jumper settings Setting jumpersAligning the drive in the computer Installing the driveMounting dimensions Mounting holes on internal drive without mounting brackets Pin Assignment Description Source ATA-2 Interface pin assignmentsREQ Chapter Installation Front panel LED Drive operation and maintenanceLoading and unloading cartridges Using Travan cartridgesTravan cartridge write-protect switch-locked position Setting the write-protect switchLoading revised firmware via Seagate firmware cartridge Caring for tape cartridges Care and maintenance of the drive and cartridgesCaring for the drive Capstan Tape Head Troubleshooting Chapter Atapi interface ATA-2 SignalsATA-2 Interface Abrt ATA registersBits Mnemonic Description Previous Cmd Int Reason Supported ATA CommandsFeature Number Set Feature Commands Atapi Identify Device A1h Atapi Packet Command A0h DSC Atapi interfaceErase command Bit Byte Inquiry commandLoad/Unload command Locate command Log Select command Log Sense command Following table presents the Error Counter Page layout Error Counter Page ReadFollowing table presents the Tape Capacity Page layout Tape Capacity Page CodeMode Select command Code Description Mode Sense commandMode Block Descriptor Mode Parameter HeaderMode Capabilities and Mechanical Status Mode Medium PartitionMode Tape Parameters Read command Following table describes the Read Position layout Read Position commandChapter Atapi Interface Request Sense command Following table describes the Request Sense layout Rewind command Space command Test Unit Ready command Write command Write Filemark command Write Buffer download microcode command Tape partitioning Tape formatTrack positions Track format Track numberingFrames General track layout Blocks Tape reference servo patternRandomization Write equalizationChapter Tape format Theory of operations Block diagramMechanics Capstan drive motor assemblyCartridge load mechanism ChassisControl circuits Sensors and switchesHead design Travan minicartridge Media-Travan minicartridgesGlossary Appendix a Glossary Glossary Appendix a Glossary Acronyms and abbreviations Acronyms and measurementsLSI Measure Meaning Units of measurementAppendix B Acronyms and Measurements