Preface

The HP DDS-3 Tape Drive User's Guide describes how to install, configure, and use the DDS-3 drive.

We've organized this guide as follows:

Chapter 1 Provides a general description of the DDS-3 drive and the procedures for installing it into a system.

Chapter 2 Describes the DDS-3 drive configurations, its controls and features, and provides directions for using it.

Chapter 3 Provides information on caring for DDS tapes, troubleshooting information, and removal/replacement procedures for the DDS-3 drive.

Appendix A Lists the pinouts for the SCSI connector on the DDS-3 drive.

Audience

This guide is intended for use by anyone familiar with the the HP workstations who wants to install and configure the DDS drive.

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