2.Using a pair of flat-nose wiring pliers, grasp each R-pack at the center and pull it straight out. Be careful not to squeeze the pliers too tightly or you may break the R-pack.
Replacing the R-Packs
If you need to put the R-packs back in the tape drive, make sure that pin 1 of each R-pack is aligned with pin 1 of the socket and that no pins are bent. As shown in Figure 4, the writing on the R-pack should face upward. Pin 1 of the R-pack is marked with a colored line or dot and should line up with the right side of the socket.
CAUTION
If you replace an R-pack, be sure to use the correct type to avoid damaging the tape drive. The tape drive uses two 10-pin, 9-resistor R-pack terminators, rated at 110 ohms. Replacement R-packs are available from Exabyte (part number 002228).
Terminating a Differential Tape Drive
The differential tape drive does not include internal terminators. If a differential tape drive terminates the SCSI bus, it must be terminated externally. See page 9 for information about the recommended terminator.
Connecting the SCSI Cable
The tape drive uses a standard 50-pin single-ended SCSI cable connector. Push the keyed connector on the SCSI cable on to the SCSI connector on the back of the tape drive. The connector is keyed so that it can be connected only one way.
Figure 5 shows the location of the SCSI connector.
Note: The SCSI cable for connecting the tape drive to the host is not provided with the tape drive. Refer to page 37 for information about the requirements for the SCSI cable.
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