StorageWorks 8505 8mm Cartridge Tape Drive

2.Locate a data cartridge and ensure that its write-protectswitch has been set correctly for the desired operation.

3.Insert the data cartridge into the tape drive with the label side up and the write-protectswitch facing you.

4.Wait while the drive loads the tape and positions it at LBOT (Logical Beginning of Tape). This takes about 35 seconds.

NOTE

All three LEDs will be off for the first 8 seconds. Then, the bottom LED will flash to indicate that the tape is being loaded. When the bottom LED is on continuously, the drive is ready.

5.Perform a write operation to write approximately 500 MBytes of data to the tape. You can perform the write operation with a system command or utility, or with your back-up software. If you use your back-up software, be sure you write to a hard drive scratch area.

6.Rewind the tape and then read the data written on the tape in step 5.

7.Repeat steps 5 and 6 at least two times or for two hours, whichever is greater.

NOTE

If the tape has been stored for a long period, errors may occur during the break-in period. If an error occurs, reset the drive and repeat steps 5 and 6 as appropriate.

When you have completed step 7, the tape drive is ready for normal operation. If errors persist, please contact your vendor.

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Order Number: EK–STWCT–UG. E01