Exabyte 1X7 LTO manual Checking the Setup

CHECKING THE SETUP

CHECKING THE SETUP

After configuring the autoloader, check the setup by performing the exercises suggested below. While these exercises are not required, it is a good idea to verify that your software and hardware are properly communicating before you begin operation.

Import several cartridges into the autoloader, and load and unload cartridges into the tape drive. See page 62 for instructions. You may also want to run a system demo. See page 75 for instructions. These exercises help determine whether the autoloader’s hardware components are operating properly.

If you have not already done so, install the software application on the host computer. Instruct the software to load and unload one or more cartridges in the tape drive. This helps determine whether the software and autoloader are communicating properly.

Back up several megabytes of data with the tape drive and perform a comparison check on the backed-up data. This determines whether the software and tape drive are communicating properly.

If the autoloader and tape drive are not operating as expected, see

Chapter 8 for troubleshooting tips

Appendix C for error message descriptions and corrective actions

If you cannot resolve the problem yourself, contact Exabyte Technical Support (see page iii).

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