Exabyte 007-3086-001, 8505XL

Installing the Tape Drive

1. Locate a data cartridge that does not contain any valuable information

and make sure that its write-protect switch is set to write-enable (see

Figure1-6).

2. Gently push the data cartridge as shown (in Figure1-7) until the load

mechanism pulls the cartridge into the drive.

Figure1-6 Write-Enable/Disable Switch

SAVE

REC

SAVE

REC

Write protectWrite enable

Contents

Main Page Contents Page List of Figures Page List of Tables Page About This Guide Typographical Conventions 1. Installation Products that Support the 8505XL Preparing for Installation Ensuring ESD Protection Unpacking the Tape Drive and Saving the Materials Checking the Tape Drive Accessories Installing the Tape Drive Setting the SCSI ID Page Page Page Conguring the Drive Sled for Single-Ended Operation Terminating the SCSI Bus Installing the Tape Drive Installing Into a Horizontal Drive Bay Installing Into a Vertical Drive Bay Page Page Turning On Power to the Tape Drive Installing Your Driver Software Testing Your Installation Page Page Page Page 2. Operating the Tape Drive Reading the LEDs Note: You may occasionally observe LED combinations and sequences not Selecting Data Cartridges Write-Protecting a Data Cartridge Loading a Data Cartridge Unloading a Data Cartridge Resetting the Tape Drive Page 3. Preventive Maintenance Recommended Cleaning Cartridges Determining When to Clean the Tape Drive Using the Cleaning Cartridge Caring for Data Cartridges Page 4. Troubleshooting Problems With Tape Drive Installation Problems With Tape Drive Operation Page Page Appendix A A. Tape Drive Specications TableA-1 shows the specications for the 8505XL tape drive.