HP Tape manual Check the drive’s Scsi ID, Connect the Scsi cable, Connect the power cable

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For further

 

details, see:

Before you start

 

Check system prerequisites. (Always connect to a wide, Ultra SCSI-2 Low-Voltage Differential (LVD)

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or Single-Ended (SE) SCSI bus.) Visit the HP Surestore DLT1 web page:

 

//www.hp.com/support/dlt1. For example, you can use HP Library & Tape Tools to help

 

you install your drive.

 

Step 1: Check the drive’s SCSI ID

 

Check the tape drive’s SCSI ID on the SCSI ID switch on the rear panel of drive. If necessary,

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change it from the default of 5 by pressing the + or - buttons above and below the SCSI ID number.

 

Use a ball-point pen or similar pointed object. To prevent particle contamination, do not use a

 

pencil.

 

Step 2: Connect the SCSI cable

 

Power off the computer. Attach one end of the SCSI cable (supplied with the drive) to the

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computer’s external SCSI connector and connect the other end to the SCSI connector on the rear

 

of the tape drive.

 

Step 3: Connect the power cable

 

Plug the power cable securely into the socket on the rear panel of the drive. Plug the other end of

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the power cable into the power outlet.

 

Your tape drive

 

Find out what the LEDs on your tape drive indicate and make sure you are using the correct type

 

of cartridge.

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Use the correct media

 

Find out how to use and care for DLTtape IV cartridges and how to use DLT1 cleaning cartridges.

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Operating the tape drive

 

Power on the drive, then the computer. Check operation and carry out a trial backup and restore.

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HP Library & Tape Tools

 

Find out more about the free diagnostic and troubleshooting tool supplied with your tape drive.

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Register your tape drive

 

Register your tape drive to ensure you receive up-to-date information about HP’s products, services

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and support.

 

Troubleshooting

 

If you experience problems during installation, check this section first. For more detailed

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troubleshooting information visit the web site: //www.hp.com/support/dlt1.

 

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Contents Copyright Revision historyDate OctoberObtaining technical support North and south america Europe, middle east and africa Asia pacific Warranty Warranty conditionsWarranty ExclusionsCustomer service form Before you start Switching on the drive If you have problems during self testResetting the drive OperationFront panel lights Front panel lightsWrite Protected first light Ready second lightLoading and unloading To load a cartridgeTo unload a cartridge To label a cartridgeCartridge care Cleaning Cleaning strategyCleaning cartridge Cleaning the tape heads on a driveFeatures and specifications Choose your model from the bulleted list belowHp surestore dlt1i Non-operating limits storage ranges Hp surestore dlt1eDlt1e Media compatibility DLT1 compatibility matrixAction Drive DLT4000 DLT7000Diagnostics Troubleshooting Frequently asked questions FAQsScsi configuration This topic is available in English only ModelHP-UX systems series 700 only Determining the Scsi idCreating the device files ExampleConfiguring for Digital Unix DEC systems, Digital UnixConfiguring the device files Scsi configuration Unix configuration hp systemsIBM RS/600 systems, AIX Device file names under AIXPC-based UNIX, SCO and Linux Silicon Graphics systems, Irix Mtcan and constants valuesSun systems, Solaris 2 SunOS Hp-data valuesFor all adapters Value MeaningVerify the installation Verifying the installationOverview System-specific argumentsGlossary Ordering supplies AdaptersRail kits MediaOrdering supplies DLT1 Secure the drive Scsi ID Scsi host bus adapter Scsi ribbon cableMounting bay Mounting hardwareBackup software HP product registration DriversUser documentation HP Library & Tape ToolsChecking the drive’s Scsi ID Page Preparing mounting bay in a Page Attaching tray for NetServer L-Series servers Page Installing the drive Page Attaching Scsi and power cables to internal drive Page Securing the drive side mounting screws shown Page Tape drive controls and indicators Front panel LEDs ReadyWrite protecting cartridges Write-protecting cartridges Cleaning cartridgesLooking after cartridges Loading a cartridge To load a cartridge Check operationTo unload a cartridge Using HP Library & Tape Tools Page If you have Internet access, register electronically If you do not have internet accessNone of the drive’s LEDs illuminate Other sources of information Page External tape drive Connect the power cable TroubleshootingCheck the drive’s Scsi ID Connect the Scsi cableScsi ID Scsi cable Backup software HP product registration Checking the Scsi ID Page Connecting the Scsi cable Page Connecting the power cable Page Tape drive front panel Front panel LEDs Write-protecting cartridges Write-protecting cartridges Loading a DLTtape cartridge Check operation Using HP Library & Tape Tools Page If you have internet access, register electronically None of the drive’s LEDs illuminate All of the LEDs on the front panel blink continuallyIs properly terminated