About This Guide

This section identifies the users of this guide and describes the contents and structure. In addition, it includes a list of conventions used in this guide.

StorageWorks 8505 8mm Cartridge Tape Drive User's Guide

This guide provides operational and maintenance information for the StorageWorks 8505 8mm Cartridge Tape Drive.

Intended Audience

This guide is intended for any user who is responsible for operating or maintaining the cartridge tape drive.

Document Structure

This guide contains the following chapters:

Chapter 1: Introduction

Introduction gives an overview of the StorageWorks 8505 8mm Cartridge Tape Drive and describes the three packaging options for the drive: SWXTE-AA, SWXTE-AB, and SWXTE-AC. It also describes the formats the drive can read and write.

Chapter 2: Installation and Initial Power On

Installation and Initial Power On refers you to the appropriate installation information and provides information about the initial power on of the cartridge tape drive.

Chapter 3 Operating the Cartridge Tape Drive

Operating the Cartridge Tape Drive describes how to use the drive’s controls and indicators; it also describes how to load and unload tapes.

Chapter 4 Cleaning the Cartridge Tape Drive

Cleaning the Cartridge Tape Drive describes how to clean the drive.

Appendix A: Product Specifications

Product Specifications provides physical and operating specifications.

Order Number: EK–STWCT–UG. E01

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