Compaq 326817-003 manual Connecting the Tabletop AutoLoader

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Installation 2-9

Connecting the Tabletop AutoLoader

For the tabletop DAT AutoLoader, follow the procedures below to connect to a Compaq computer:

1.Set the SCSI ID using the switch at the rear of the DAT AutoLoader (See Figure 2-6). The SCSI ID switch can be adjusted by using a pencil or similar object to click the “+” and “-” buttons. The SCSI ID default is 6.

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Figure 2-6. External AutoLoader SCSI and options switches

2.Set the configuration switches located on the bottom 1 of the AutoLoader, if required. See the previous section, “Switch Settings,” for switch descriptions and settings.

3.Connect the SCSI signal cable from the computer to one of the two SCSI connectors at the rear of the tabletop DAT AutoLoader.

4.Connect the external terminator (provided with the tabletop DAT AutoLoader kit) to the unused SCSI connector.

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Contents Compaq DAT AutoLoader Page Contents Installation Appendix B Index Text Conventions About This GuideSymbols on Equipment Symbols in TextAbout This Guide Rack StabilityCompaq Authorized Reseller Getting HelpCompaq Technical Support Compaq WebsiteIntroduction to the DAT AutoLoader OverviewFeatures Reliability of Backup Devices Scsi InterfaceController Requirements Tape Drive Capacity CapacityProjected Duty Cycle Data CompressionCompaq Approved Cassettes Cassette FormatsDDS Logo Media DDS Logo MediaLife Expectancy of Cassettes Write-Protecting a Cassette8Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Installation DAT AutoLoader InstallationSoftware and Tool Requirements Jumper Description Default Hardware SettingsBit Switch SettingsSetting the Scsi ID Scsi Jumper PinsAutoLoader configuration switches Switch SettingsDC Control-1 DC Control-2 Definition Data Compression DefinitionsPreparing the Computer Installing the DAT AutoLoaderInstalling the DAT AutoLoader without drive rails Reassembling the Computer Connecting signal and power cablesExternal AutoLoader Scsi and options switches Connecting the Tabletop AutoLoader10Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Completing the InstallationDevice Drivers Installing Software DriversMicrosoft Windows NT Microsoft Windows NTController Software Driver Information Novell NetWare Aspi SupportNovell NetWare Compaq Tru64 Unix OpenVMSSCO OpenServer SCO OpenServer Configuring the Scsi ID for SCO OpenServerSCO UnixWare SCO UnixWareSunSoft Solaris SunSoft SolarisBanyan Vines Banyan VinesIntroduction to Magazines and Cassettes OperationLabeling Cassettes and the Magazine Loading the Magazine with CassettesFront Rear Eight-Cassette ConfigurationSingle-Cassette Configuration Seven-Cassette ConfigurationInserting cassettes 3, 2, and 1 into the magazine Slot To Load the Magazine With CassettesRemoving the Cassettes from the Magazine Loading the Magazine into AutoLoaderSlide stopper Ejecting the MagazineForcing Cassette Ejection Stacker Mode Random ModeModes of Operation Front Panel Callout Description FeatureLiquid Crystal Display LCD Callout FeatureLCD Messages LCD Messages Alphabetical ListingLCD Message Meaning Type LCD Messages Alphabetical Listing Tape Represents the number of the cassette Ready LCD MessageSpace Status Menu Screen Features LCD Menu ScreensLCD Menu Screens Menu Screen LCD Menu ScreensImportance of Routine Cleaning CleaningErrors Resulting from Cleaning Neglect Importance of Compaq-Approved Tape Cassettes DAT AutoLoader Cleaning RecommendationsProcedure for Cleaning the Heads Random Mode Procedure for Cleaning the Heads Stacker ModeTroubleshooting Quick ChecklistHardware Software Installation Troubleshooting Installation TroubleshootingProblem Try This Troubleshooting After Installation For Tru64 UnixFor Novell NetWare For SCO OpenServer Systems For Microsoft Windows NT SystemsResolving Operating Problems Resolving Magazine ProblemsFor IBM OS/2 Systems Correcting Intermittent Failures Regulatory Compliance Notices Regulatory Compliance Identification NumbersFederal Communications Commission Class B Equipment Regulatory Compliance Notices A-3 ModificationsEuropean Union Notice Canadian Notice Avis CanadienJapanese Notice Taiwanese Notice Electrostatic Discharge Grounding Methods Dimension Internal AutoLoader Tabletop AutoLoader SpecificationsDimensions and Weight Table C-1 Dimensions and WeightTemperature and Humidity Range Power RequirementsAir-Cooling Requirement Less than 150 microgram/m Suspended ParticulateTable C-5 Suspended ParticulateIndex See EOD Index TSL9000 Scsi ID#5 Enable Media Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide