Table of Contents

 

Copyright Notice

ii

Copyright Notice (Europe)

iii

Regulatory Notices

iv

Safety Notices

vii

Quick Start Guide

xi

Chapter 1Introduction

1

Equipment Description

2

Features

3

DLT Drives

4

Options

4

SCSI Interface

4

Switches and Indicators

5

DLT Media

9

Other Requirements

10

SCSI Host Adapter

10

Application Software

10

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

11

Unpacking and Inspecting

12

Checking the Accessories

12

Installing the Host Adapter

12

Installing the SCSI Cable and Terminator

13

Connecting More than One FastStor

14

Preparing the Host Computer System

14

Installing the Application Software

14

Chapter 3 Operation and Maintenance

15

Normal Operations

16

General Guidelines

16

Powering on the System

16

Power Up Checks

17

Setting the SCSI IDs

17

Prepare and Install the Data Cartridges

19

Close and Lock the Front Door

20

Drive Status Messages

20

FastStor Modes

21

Mode 1A – LOAD DRV

22

Mode 1B – EJECT DRV

23

Mode 2 – LOAD SLOT

24

Mode 3 – EJECT SLOT

25

Mode 4 – EJECT PCKR

26

Mode 5 – DENSITY

27

Mode 6 – SET SCSI ID

28

Normal Maintenance

30

Cleaning the Drive Head

30

Cleaning Tape

30

Drive Head Cleaning Procedure

31

Cleaning the Enclosure

32

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics

33

Installation Problems

34

Loader and Drive Operational Problems

34

DIAGNOSTIC MENU

34

DISPLAY FIRMWARE

35

SIGN ON

38

CHANGE MODE

38

CYCLE TEST

39

CLEAN DRIVE

40

AUTOCLEAN

42

Enabling AUTOCLEAN

42

Using AUTOCLEAN

43

 

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