Exabyte 8505XL, 007-3086-001 manual Terminating the Scsi Bus, Installing the Tape Drive

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Chapter 1: Installation

Single−ended, 50−pin SCSI drive on channel A

No jumpers set;

 

reserved for future use.

B

A

H1

A

Channel A = single−ended

H2

Channel B =

Bdifferential

Figure 1-3Setting the Drive Sled for Single-Ended Operation

Note: Your system disk should always be set to SCSI ID 1. Be sure each SCSI device on a bus has a unique SCSI address (ID). The SCSI bus cannot function properly if more than one device has the same SCSI ID.

Terminating the SCSI Bus

The internal SCSI channels in a rackmount or deskside system and a data storage unit are configured so that front-loading devices (FLDs) can be added or removed without affecting the channel termination. No additional termination is required.

Installing the Tape Drive

The drive must be properly mounted on a drive sled and configured for a channel and single-ended operating protocol, as described in “Configuring the Drive Sled for Single-Ended Operation” on page 7.

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Contents 8505XL 8-mm Tape Drive Owner’s Guide Contributors Contents Troubleshooting List of Figures Page List of Tables Viii About This Guide Typographical Conventions Installation Products that Support the 8505XLPreparing for Installation Ensuring ESD ProtectionSetting the Scsi ID Installing the Tape DriveChecking the Tape Drive Accessories Unpacking the Tape Drive and Saving the MaterialsFollow these steps to change the Scsi ID of the 8505XL 1Removing/Installing the Drive From/On the Drive Sled 2Setting the Scsi ID Default Setting Shown Configuring the Drive Sled for Single-Ended Operation Installing the Tape Drive Terminating the Scsi BusInstalling Into a Horizontal Drive Bay Installing Into a Vertical Drive Bay4Installing the Tape Drive Into a Horizontal Drive Bay 5Installing the Tape Drive Into a Vertical Drive Bay Turning On Power to the Tape Drive Installing Your Driver SoftwareTesting Your Installation REC Save 7Loading a Data Cartridge 1Problems and Possible Solutions Installation Operating the Tape Drive Reading the LEDs18505XL Front Panel LED States and Interpretations Selecting Data Cartridges Write-Protecting a Data Cartridge Loading a Data CartridgeResetting the Tape Drive Unloading a Data CartridgeOperating the Tape Drive Preventive Maintenance Recommended Cleaning CartridgesDetermining When to Clean the Tape Drive Using the Cleaning Cartridge Caring for Data Cartridges Replacing Data Cartridges Troubleshooting Problems With Tape Drive InstallationProblems With Tape Drive Operation Problems With Tape Drive Operation Troubleshooting Tape Drive Specifications Table A-1 shows the specifications for the 8505XL tape driveAppendix a Tape Drive Specifications

8505XL, 007-3086-001 specifications

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