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Table of Contents Copyright Notice...............................................................................................................................................ii
Copyright Notice (Europe)...............................................................................................................................iii
Regulatory Notices.............................................................................................................................................v
Safety Notices...................................................................................................................................................ix
Chapter 1 Introduction.............................................................................................................................................. 1
Equipment Description......................................................................................................................................2
DLT Drives....................................................................................................................................................... 2
Options.............................................................................................................................................................. 2
SCSI Interface........................................................................................................................................................... 2
Front Panel Controls and Indicators..................................................................................................................3
Rear Panel Controls and Connectors.................................................................................................................7
Data Cartridge................................................................................................................................................... 8
Other Requirements.......................................................................................................................................... 9
Application Software................................................................................................................................................ 9
Chapter 2 Installation.............................................................................................................................................. 11
Unpacking and Inspecting...............................................................................................................................12
Checking the Accessories................................................................................................................................12
Installing the Host Adapter............................................................................................................................. 12
Connecting the Interface Cable....................................................................................................................... 12
Connecting More than One DS9000 Series Unit.................................................................................................... 13
Setting the SCSI ID......................................................................................................................................... 14
Check the SCSI Bus Termination................................................................................................................... 15
Connecting Power and Turning On.................................................................................................................15
Installing the Application Software.................................................................................................................16
Chapter 3 Operation and Maintenance....................................................................................................................17
Power-on Self-Test..........................................................................................................................................18
Drive Status.............................................................................................................................................................18
Loading the Data Cartridge............................................................................................................................. 25
Data Protection................................................................................................................................................27
Tape in Use..................................................................................................................................................... 27
Removing the Data Cartridge..........................................................................................................................28
Cleaning the Tape Head.................................................................................................................................. 28
Cleaning the Enclosure................................................................................................................................... 30
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics........................................................................................................... 31
Troubleshooting Chart.................................................................................................................................... 32
Use Cleaning Tape LED..................................................................................................................................34