Connecting the SCSI Cable
After removing or installing terminators as required, connect the SCSI cable to the SCSI connector on the back of the tape drive. The connector is keyed so that it can be connected only one way.
Figure 4 shows the location of the SCSI connector. See Appendix A starting on page 36 for information about the requirements for the SCSI cable.
Figure 4 Location of SCSI connector
Installing the Tape Drive in a Computer
If you are installing the tape drive in a drive bay in a computer system, follow the guidelines in this section. Otherwise, refer to Appendix A for general installation requirements. Then, turn to page 18 to perform the initial power on.
Preparing the Computer System
Before installing the tape drive in your computer system, prepare the system as follows:
1.Turn off the computer and any attached devices.
2.Unplug the computer’s power cord.
3.Remove the computer’s cover as described in your computer system documentation.
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