Compaq 326817-003 manual About This Guide, Text Conventions

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About This Guide

This guide is designed to be used as step-by-step instructions for installation and as a reference for operation, troubleshooting, and future upgrades.

Text Conventions

This document uses the following conventions to distinguish elements of text:

Keys

Keys appear in boldface. A plus sign (+) between

 

two keys indicates that they should be pressed

 

simultaneously.

USER INPUT

User input appears in a different typeface and in

 

uppercase.

FILENAMES

File names appear in uppercase italics.

Menu Options,

These elements appear in initial capital letters.

Command Names,

 

Dialog Box Names

 

COMMANDS,

These elements appear in uppercase.

DIRECTORY NAMES,

 

and DRIVE NAMES

 

Type

When you are instructed to type information, type

 

the information without pressing the Enter key.

Enter

When you are instructed to enter information, type

 

the information and then press the Enter key.

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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 Scsi Interface Reliability of Backup DevicesController 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 DAT AutoLoader Installation 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 Aspi Support Novell NetWareNovell NetWare OpenVMS Compaq Tru64 UnixSCO 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 Random Mode Stacker ModeModes of Operation Front Panel Callout Description FeatureLiquid Crystal Display LCD Callout FeatureLCD Messages Alphabetical Listing LCD MessagesLCD Message Meaning Type LCD Messages Alphabetical Listing Tape Represents the number of the cassette Ready LCD MessageSpace Status LCD Menu Screens Menu Screen FeaturesLCD 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 ModeQuick Checklist TroubleshootingHardware Software Installation Troubleshooting Installation TroubleshootingProblem Try This For Tru64 Unix Troubleshooting After InstallationFor Novell NetWare For SCO OpenServer Systems For Microsoft Windows NT SystemsResolving Magazine Problems Resolving Operating ProblemsFor IBM OS/2 Systems Correcting Intermittent Failures Regulatory Compliance Identification Numbers Regulatory Compliance NoticesFederal 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 WeightPower Requirements Temperature and Humidity RangeAir-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