5 Connecting the cables (SCSI library)

5Connecting the cables (SCSI library)

For the 430M, 430A, 215M, and 215A SCSI libraries, connect the SCSI cables as described in this section. For the 430M-FC Fibre Channel library, go to Section 6, “Connecting the cables (Fibre Channel library),” on page 8.

CAUTION

To avoid damaging the tape drive, make sure the library is powered off when you connect it to the SCSI bus.

1.If you replaced a tape drive, reconnect the SCSI cables (or cable and terminator) to the new tape drive as they were before. If you installed an additional tape drive that will be on the same SCSI bus as the other drives in the library, remove the terminator from the adjacent drive and install it on the new drive. Then, use the SCSI cable provided in the kit to connect the new tape drive to the adjacent drive. The following figure is an example of a typical cable and terminator configuration for three tape drives on a single SCSI bus.

Jumper cables

Library

SCSI connectors

Terminator

SCSI cable (to host)

Tape drive

SCSI connectors

2.Reconnect the power cord and power on the library. The library automatically calibrates the position of the new tape drive.

3.If you installed a new tape drive, set the SCSI ID for the drive as described in Exabyte 430M and 430A Libraries Installation and Operation or Exabyte 215M and 215A Libraries Installation and Operation. If you replaced a drive, the new drive automatically assumes the SCSI ID of the old tape drive.

4.Proceed to Section 7, “Testing the library and resuming operation,” on page 9.

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Exabyte 1005911-003 manual Connecting the cables Scsi library

1005911-003 specifications

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