Dell 2500 manual Installing a Tape Drive That Uses a Controller Card

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From the inside of the chassis, push outwards on the center of the insert to remove the insert from the chassis.

7.Remove the peripheral bay (see "Removing the Peripheral Bay").

8.Slide the new drive into the peripheral bay until the holes in the peripheral bay and the drive line up.

9.Using four screws, secure the drive to the peripheral bay.

10.Install the peripheral bay (see "Installing the Peripheral Bay").

11.Connect the SCSI device to the SCSI cable provided with the device. Attach the other end of the SCSI cable to the interface connector SCSI/Channel B on the system board.

Route the SCSI cable under the front fan assembly.

12.Check all cable connections that may have been loosened during this procedure. Arrange cables so that they will not catch on the system cover or block the airflow of the fans or cooling vents.

13.Replace the system cover.

14.Close the front bezel.

15.Reconnect the system and peripherals to their power sources, and turn on the power.

16.Test the device.

To test a tape drive, see the documentation for the tape drive software to perform a tape drive backup and verification test.

Installing a Tape Drive That Uses a Controller Card

Tape drives that require their own separate controller cards are shipped with the controller card and an interface cable.

WARNING: Before you perform this procedure, you must turn off the system and disconnect it from its power source. For more information, see "Safety First— For You and Your System" in "Troubleshooting Your System."

1.Turn off the power to the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.

2.Prepare the controller card and drive for installation.

CAUTION: See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the safety instructions in your System Information document.

Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the back of the system, unpack the drive and controller card, and compare the jumper and switch settings with those in the drive documentation. (See "SCSI Configuration Information," for information on setting the drive's SCSI ID number and enabling termination [if required].) Change any settings necessary for this system's configuration.

3.Open the front bezel (see "Removing the Front Bezel" in "Troubleshooting Your System").

4.Remove the system cover.

5.Disconnect the cable connected to the interposer board on top of the peripheral bay.

This cable is the system board interface cable connecting the interposer board of the CD-ROM/diskette drive to the system board. 6. Remove the inserts from the front of the peripheral bay.

From the inside of the chassis, push outwards on the center of the insert to remove the insert from the chassis.

7.Remove the peripheral bay (see "Removing the Peripheral Bay").

8.Slide the tape drive into the peripheral bay until the holes in the peripheral bay and the tape drive line up.

9.Using four screws, secure the drive to the peripheral bay.

10.Install the peripheral bay (see "Installing the Peripheral Bay").

11.Install the controller card in an expansion slot (see "Installing an Expansion Card" in "Installing System Board Options").

12.Attach the interface cable that came with the drive kit to the interface connector on the back of the drive.

13.Connect the SCSI device to the SCSI cable provided with the device. Attach the other end of the SCSI cable to interface connector SCSI/Channel B on the

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Contents Initial release January Jumpers and Connectors Jumpers-A General ExplanationSystem Board Jumpers JumpersJumper Setting Description System Board ConnectorsScsi Backplane Board Connectors Interposer Board Connectors Disabling a Forgotten PasswordBack to Contents Abbreviations and Acronyms Adjusted decibels Direct current CelsiusCold cathode fluorescent tube Compact disc Compact disc read-only memoryDirect memory access Dynamic random-access memoryError checking and correction Expanded Memory SpecificationElectrostatic discharge Enhanced small-device interfaceEmbedded server management Fahrenheit File allocation tableIdentification Integrated drive electronicsInterrupt request Industry-Standard ArchitectureMaster boot record Low voltage differential Meters MilliamperesMilliampere-hours Megabytes Megabits Megabits per secondNonvolatile random-access memory Power-on self-testPower-supply distribution board Nickel-metal hydrideRandom-access memory Random-access memory digital-to-analog converterResource Configuration Utility Synchronous dynamic random-access memoryStatic random-access memory System setup utilityUninterruptible power supply Universal Service Ordering Code VoltsEXtended Memory Specification Watt-hoursExtended memory manager Zero insertion forceSafety, Regulatory, and Warranty Information IntroductionOther Documents You May Need Getting HelpBack to Contents Front-Panel Indicators and Features Indicators, Messages, and CodesBezel Indicators Back-Panel Features Scsi Hard-Disk Drive Indicator CodesRedundant Power Supply Features Condition Indicator CodeAll three drive status indicators are off Drive failedMessage Cause Corrective Action Indicator Indicator CodeSystem Messages Nonbootable diskette is preventing the system from booting Diskette drive From a bootable diskette Nvramclr jumper isInstalled Using the System Setup Program, in the Users Guide forFaulty Keyboard cable connector loose orFaulty application Restart the application Faulty diskette, diskette/CD-ROMFaulty diskette or hard-disk drive Troubleshooting Your SystemDefective battery or faulty chip Incorrect Time or Date settings orSystem Beep Codes Code Cause Corrective ActionDiagnostics Messages Alert Log Messages From the Dell OpenManage Server AgentPage Using Software Finding Software SolutionsInstalling and Configuring Software Avoiding Interrupt Assignment Conflicts IRQ Line Used By/AvailableRunning the Dell Diagnostics Features of the Dell DiagnosticsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell DiagnosticsHow to Use the Dell Diagnostics How to Use the Device Groups MenuDevice Groups Menu Options Run TestsSelect Error MessagesConfig Troubleshooting Your System Safety First-For You and Your SystemChecking Specific System Problems External ConnectionsStart-Up Routine System OrientationRemoving and Replacing the Front Bezel Look/Listen for ActionRemoving and Replacing the System Cover Removing the Front BezelReplacing the Front Bezel Removing the System CoverTroubleshooting the Video Subsystem Troubleshooting the KeyboardChecking the Equipment Replacing the System CoverDevice connected to one of the serial ports is not working Troubleshooting the Basic I/O FunctionsTroubleshooting a Serial I/O Device Troubleshooting a Parallel Printer Troubleshooting a USB DeviceTroubleshooting the Integrated NIC Parallel printer is not workingInside the System NIC cannot communicate with netTroubleshooting a Wet System Troubleshooting a Damaged SystemResponding to a Dell OpenManage Server Agent Alert Message Liquid spills Splashes Excessive humidityTroubleshooting a Cooling Fan Troubleshooting the System BatteryTroubleshooting Redundant Power Supplies Troubleshooting Expansion Cards Removing a Cooling FanTroubleshooting System Memory Faulty memory module Faulty system boardTroubleshooting the Video Subsystem Troubleshooting the System BoardTroubleshooting the Diskette Drive Error message indicating a system board problemTroubleshooting a CD-ROM Drive Troubleshooting an External Scsi Tape DriveTroubleshooting Hard-Disk Drives ¡ Hard drive failure indicator on the control panel lightsTroubleshooting an Integrated RAID Controller Troubleshooting a RAID Controller CardBack to Contents Installing System Board Options Connector or Socket DescriptionRAID battery connector System battery connectorRemoving and Replacing Fan Assemblies Removing the Front Fan AssemblyReplacing the Front Fan Assembly Removing and Replacing Individual Fans Removing the Back Fan AssemblyReplacing the Back Fan Assembly Installing an Expansion Card Expansion CardsRemoving the Cooling Shroud Removing and Installing the Cooling ShroudRemoving an Expansion Card Removing and Installing a Power Supply Installing the Cooling ShroudAdding Memory Memory Upgrade KitsMemory Module Installation Guidelines 128 MB 64 MB None 256 MB 512 MB Performing a Memory UpgradeTotal Desired Memory Installing Memory Modules Removing Memory ModulesMicroprocessor Upgrades Adding or Replacing a MicroprocessorMaintain proper thermal conditions Unpack the new microprocessor14. Pin-1 Identification 17. Installing the VRM 18. Installing the RAID Controller Memory Module Activating the Integrated RAID ControllerInstalling the RAID Battery Removing the RAID BatteryReplacing the System Battery 21. Installing the Battery Removing the Peripheral Bay Installing DrivesInstalling the Peripheral Bay Scsi Configuration Information Interface CablesScsi ID Numbers Device TerminationInstalling a Tape Drive That Uses a Controller Card Connecting an External Scsi Tape Drive Installing Scsi Hard-Disk DrivesInstalling the Tape Drive Before You BeginInstalling a Scsi Hard-Disk Drive Removing a Scsi Hard-Disk DriveInstalling a Dell Host Adapter Card Installing a Scsi Backplane Daughter CardConfiguring the Boot Device Installing a Scsi Backplane Board Daughter CardGetting Help Help OverviewTechnical Assistance Help ToolsProblems With Your Order AutoTech ServiceDell Contact Numbers Before You CallCountry Code City Code Australia Sydney Austria ViennaWebsite http//support.euro.dell.com Belgium BrusselsChile Santiago China XiamenDenmark Horsholm 009Germany Langen Hong KongIreland Cherrywood Italy Milan Home and Small BusinessWebsite http//support.jp.dell.com Korea Seoul Latin AmericaLuxembourg MacauNew Zealand Norway LysakerPoland Warsaw PortugalSweden Upplands Vasby Switzerland GenevaTaiwan ThailandBack to Contents Back to Contents Figures Tables

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