Exabyte EXB-8505 8mm manual Requirements for Mounting the Tape Drive

4 Requirements for Use

Note that changes in the SCSI ID setting will not take effect until one of the following conditions occur:

Normal power-on

The tape drive is reset by a SCSI bus reset

The tape drive receives a Bus Device Reset message

For detailed instructions for setting the SCSI ID, including the pin assignments for the SCSI ID jumper block, refer to EXB-8205 and EXB-8505 Installation and Operation.

Requirements for Mounting the Tape Drive

The main housing of the tape drive includes three sets of mounting holes (two sets on the sides and one set on the bottom) to allow for a number of mounting positions. The tape drive can be mounted either horizontally or vertically and in a stationary or sliding position.

When mounting the tape drive, follow these guidelines:

Use either one of the two sets of four mounting holes on the sides of the tape drive (shown as “A” or “B” in Figure 4-2) or the four mounting holes on the bottom of the tape drive (shown as “C” in Figure 4-3).

Use all four holes in whichever set you choose. Do not use combinations of mounting holes from different sets.

Ensure that the tape drive is securely mounted and that the chassis is not subject to distortion.

Ensure that no objects such as screw heads, cables, or adjacent devices are pressing against the frame.

Do not obstruct the ventilation slots of the device. This ensures that the tape drive can be adequately cooled.

May 1994	EXB-8205 and EXB-8505	4-3
	(Standard and XL)