Exabyte EXB-8205 manual Installing the Tape Drive in a Computer, Connecting the Scsi Cable

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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.

May 1994

EXB-8205 and EXB-8505 (Standard and XL)

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Contents 302967-001 Qvwdoodwlrqdqg 2SHUDWLRQ302967 May Contents Welcome For More Information Conventions Used in This GuideTools and equipment for installing the tape drive Installing the tape driveUnpacking and Handling the tape drive Setting the Scsi ID with Jumpers Setting the Scsi IDJumper settings for the tape drive’s Scsi ID Setting the Scsi ID with a Remote SwitchTermination for a Single-Ended tape drive Preparing the Tape Drive for the Scsi BusReplacing the R-Packs Termination for a Differential tape driveConnecting the Scsi Cable Installing the Tape Drive in a ComputerPreparing the Computer System Installation Procedure Attaching slide rails to the tape drive 302967 Connecting the power cable to the tape drive Tape Drive Stored for Less Than Six Months Performing the Initial Power OnTape Drive Stored for Six Months or More Operating the tape drive Reading the LEDs Tape Drive State LEDs Tape drive states indicated by the LEDsChoosing High-Quality Data Cartridges Selecting Data CartridgesCompatibility of Exatape 8mm Data Cartridges Exatape 160m XL 8mm Data CartridgesCompatibility of Exatape 8mm Data Cartridges Write-protect switch on an Exatape 8mm data cartridge Setting the Write-Protect Switch on a Data CartridgeLoading a Data Cartridge in the tape drive Error During Unload Procedure Unload ProcedureUnloading a Data Cartridge Determining When to Clean the Tape Drive Preventive MaintenanceUsing the 8mm Cleaning Cartridge Maintain the storage environment at a constant Caring for Data CartridgesDo not store a data cartridge on its side Replacing Data CartridgesShipping the Tape Drive Dimensions and weights of tape drive shipping cartonsPacking the Tape Drive Single-pack carton and packing materials Environmental Requirements for Shipment Environmental specifications for shipping the tape driveGeneral Requirements Scsi CableCable Length Requirements for Differential Configurations Scsi ConnectorCable Length Requirements for Single-Ended Configurations Power Connector Power SupplyPower specifications for the tape drive Attaching the tape drive to a Frame Mounting holes on the sides of the tape drive Chassis Grounding Optional Summary of unload button options Appendix B Unload Button OptionsMay Appendix C Tape Drive Specifications Index Unload button