M2488 PRODUCT GUIDE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
April 1997 CG00000-011503 REV. A 1-1

CHAPTER 1

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1-1 INTRODUCTI ON

This chapter contains information on installing the M2488 tape drive and optional equipment. This
chapter is divided into the following major paragraphs:
1-2 PREPARING THE M2488 AND ITS OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
1-3 CONFIGURATIONS
1-4 UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS
1-5 EQUIPMENT INSPECTION
1-6 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
1-7 PREPARAT ION FOR USE

1-2 PREPARING THE M2488 AND ITS OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

Upon receipt of your equipment, follow the procedures in the order listed below:

1-3 CONFIGURAT IONS

The M2488 tape drive may have a medium changer and be rack-mounted or placed on a desktop. Deter-
mine which configuration is to be used from the following tables, then refer to the indicated assembly
instructions after unpacking and inspecting the equipment.
STEP PROCEDURE W HERE?
1 Unpack the M2488.
Unpack the medium changer (if applicable). Product Guide, Chapter 1, paragraph 1-4 or
User’s Guide, Chapter 2
2 Inspect the M2488.
Inspect the medium changer (if applicable). Product Guide, Chapter 1, paragraph 1-5 or
User’s Guide, Chapter 2
3 Assemble the M2488 and medium changer (if applica-
ble). Product Guide, Chapter 1, paragraph 1-6 or
User’s Guide, Chapter 2
4 Configure the M2488. User’s Guide, Chapter 4
5 Operating the M2488. User’s Guide, Chapter 5
NOTICE
SERVICE
PERSONNEL
ONLY