Exabyte EXB-8500c 8mm manual Contents

Contents

Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Conventions Used in This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 For More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

1	Installing the Tape Drive	9
	Unpacking the Tape Drive	10
	Ensuring ESD Protection	10
	Setting the SCSI ID	11
	Preparing the Tape Drive for the SCSI Bus	14
	Installing the Tape Drive in a PC Drive Bay	17
	Performing the Initial Power On	20
2	Operating the Tape Drive	23
	Reading the LEDs	23
	Selecting Data Cartridges	25
	Setting the Write-Protect Switch	26
	Loading a Data Cartridge	27
	Unloading a Data Cartridge	27
3	Preventive Maintenance	29
	Determining When to Clean the Tape Drive	29
	Using the 8mm Cleaning Cartridge	30
	Caring for Data Cartridges	31
	Replacing Data Cartridges	32
4 Packing the Tape Drive		33
	Packing the Tape Drive for Shipment	34
	Environmental Requirements for Shipment	35
Appendix A Installation Requirements		37
	SCSI Cable Requirements	37
	SCSI Cable Connector	38
	Attaching the Tape Drive to a Frame	38
	Chassis Grounding (optional)	40
	Power Cable Connector	40
Appendix B Tape Drive Specifications		42
Index		43

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