Compaq 326817-003 manual Installation Troubleshooting, Problem Try This

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Troubleshooting 6-3

Installation Troubleshooting

Follow the procedures in this section if the tape drive has not been operational since it was installed in the computer. Turn on the computer and insert the tape.

Table 6-1

Installation Troubleshooting

Problem

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Tape light on the tape drive does not turn on

Make sure the tape drive power cable is connected.

Remove the signal cable from the tape drive. If the light starts working, check for a defective cable, an incorrectly installed cable, or a defective controller.

Replace the tape drive.

Tape light on the tape drive turns on but drive does not respond to commands

Run the Compaq System Configuration Utility from the hard drive or from diskette and restart the computer. Configure all boards in the system, then check the following:

Verify that all installed boards appear in the slot diagram. Add any missing boards.

Verify that the switch settings shown by the Compaq System Configuration Utility match the physical settings used on the boards. Ensure that the board settings match the settings shown by the utility.

System Configuration Utility does not recognize the tape drive

Check the connections of the signal cable.

Check the seating of the controller.

If multiple SCSI devices are used, ensure that each device has a unique SCSI ID.

Your drive should be shipped from the factory with all terminators removed. Verify that all terminators have been removed.

If none of these steps solve the problem then remove, replace and test each of the following components separately: signal cable, tape drive, and finally the controller.

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Contents Compaq DAT AutoLoader Page Contents Installation Appendix B Index About This Guide Text ConventionsSymbols in Text Symbols on EquipmentRack Stability About This GuideGetting Help Compaq Technical SupportCompaq Website Compaq Authorized ResellerOverview Introduction to the DAT AutoLoaderFeatures Reliability of Backup Devices Scsi InterfaceController Requirements Capacity Projected Duty CycleData Compression Tape Drive CapacityCassette Formats Compaq Approved CassettesDDS Logo Media DDS Logo MediaWrite-Protecting a Cassette Life Expectancy of Cassettes8Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide Installation DAT AutoLoader InstallationSoftware and Tool Requirements Hardware Settings Jumper Description DefaultSwitch Settings Setting the Scsi IDScsi Jumper Pins BitSwitch Settings AutoLoader configuration switchesData Compression Definitions DC Control-1 DC Control-2 DefinitionInstalling the DAT AutoLoader Preparing the ComputerInstalling the DAT AutoLoader without drive rails Connecting signal and power cables Reassembling the ComputerConnecting the Tabletop AutoLoader External AutoLoader Scsi and options switchesCompleting the Installation 10Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference GuideInstalling Software Drivers Device DriversMicrosoft Windows NT Microsoft Windows NTController Software Driver Information Novell NetWare Aspi SupportNovell NetWare Compaq Tru64 Unix OpenVMSSCO OpenServer Configuring the Scsi ID for SCO OpenServer SCO OpenServerSCO UnixWare SCO UnixWareSunSoft Solaris SunSoft SolarisBanyan Vines Banyan VinesOperation Introduction to Magazines and CassettesLoading the Magazine with Cassettes Labeling Cassettes and the MagazineEight-Cassette Configuration Front RearSeven-Cassette Configuration Single-Cassette ConfigurationTo Load the Magazine With Cassettes Inserting cassettes 3, 2, and 1 into the magazine SlotLoading the Magazine into AutoLoader Removing the Cassettes from the MagazineEjecting the Magazine Slide stopperForcing Cassette Ejection Stacker Mode Random ModeModes of Operation Callout Description Feature Front PanelCallout Feature Liquid Crystal Display LCDLCD Messages LCD Messages Alphabetical ListingLCD Message Meaning Type LCD Messages Alphabetical Listing LCD Message Tape Represents the number of the cassette ReadySpace Status Menu Screen Features LCD Menu ScreensLCD Menu Screens LCD Menu Screens Menu ScreenCleaning Importance of Routine CleaningErrors Resulting from Cleaning Neglect DAT AutoLoader Cleaning Recommendations Importance of Compaq-Approved Tape CassettesProcedure for Cleaning the Heads Stacker Mode Procedure for Cleaning the Heads Random ModeTroubleshooting Quick ChecklistHardware Software Installation Troubleshooting Installation TroubleshootingProblem Try This Troubleshooting After Installation For Tru64 UnixFor Novell NetWare For Microsoft Windows NT Systems For SCO OpenServer 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 Modifications Regulatory Compliance Notices A-3Canadian Notice Avis Canadien European Union NoticeJapanese Notice Taiwanese Notice Electrostatic Discharge Grounding Methods Specifications Dimensions and WeightTable C-1 Dimensions and Weight Dimension Internal AutoLoader Tabletop AutoLoaderTemperature and Humidity Range Power RequirementsAir-Cooling Requirement Suspended Particulate Table C-5Suspended Particulate Less than 150 microgram/mIndex See EOD Index TSL9000 Scsi ID#5 Enable Media Compaq DAT AutoLoader Reference Guide