Exabyte 007-3086-001, 8505XL manual Configuring the Drive Sled for Single-Ended Operation

Installing the Tape Drive

7.Install the four screws that secure the bottom of the drive to the drive sled (see Figure 1-1).

Configuring the Drive Sled for Single-Ended Operation

The 8505XL drive sled assembly houses a SCSI channel adapter board. You must ensure that the drive sled assembly is set to single-ended operation.

Caution: Use proper handling and storage procedures to minimize the loss of data and equipment. In particular, do not remove disk drives while they are operating. Always power off the system before removing a front-loading drive (FLD). Be sure to use standard electrostatic discharge prevention precautions when removing, storing, transporting, or replacing an FLD.

To determine the sled board settings, do the following:

•Be sure the sled-to-drive connector cable is plugged into the correct SCSI channel. Single-ended is A; differential is B. Plug the cable to channel A (see Figure 1-3).

•Set both jumper blocks H1 and H2 on the sled board to reflect the SCSI channel operation, regardless of which channel is plugged into the drive.

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