For further

 

details, see:

Before you start

 

Check system prerequisites. (Always connect to a wide, Ultra SCSI-2 Low-Voltage Differential (LVD)

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or Single-Ended (SE) SCSI bus.) Visit the HP Surestore DLT1 web page:

 

//www.hp.com/support/dlt1. For example, you can use HP Library & Tape Tools to help

 

you install your drive.

 

Step 1: Check the drive’s SCSI ID

 

Check the tape drive’s SCSI ID on the SCSI ID switch on the rear panel of drive. If necessary,

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change it from the default of 5 by pressing the + or - buttons above and below the SCSI ID number.

 

Use a ball-point pen or similar pointed object. To prevent particle contamination, do not use a

 

pencil.

 

Step 2: Connect the SCSI cable

 

Power off the computer. Attach one end of the SCSI cable (supplied with the drive) to the

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computer’s external SCSI connector and connect the other end to the SCSI connector on the rear

 

of the tape drive.

 

Step 3: Connect the power cable

 

Plug the power cable securely into the socket on the rear panel of the drive. Plug the other end of

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the power cable into the power outlet.

 

Your tape drive

 

Find out what the LEDs on your tape drive indicate and make sure you are using the correct type

 

of cartridge.

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Use the correct media

 

Find out how to use and care for DLTtape IV cartridges and how to use DLT1 cleaning cartridges.

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Operating the tape drive

 

Power on the drive, then the computer. Check operation and carry out a trial backup and restore.

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HP Library & Tape Tools

 

Find out more about the free diagnostic and troubleshooting tool supplied with your tape drive.

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Register your tape drive

 

Register your tape drive to ensure you receive up-to-date information about HP’s products, services

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and support.

 

Troubleshooting

 

If you experience problems during installation, check this section first. For more detailed

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troubleshooting information visit the web site: //www.hp.com/support/dlt1.

 

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