IBM HH LTO manual Attaching cables, Completing the installation

Step 5. Attaching cables

To attach the SCSI and power cables to the tape drive:

1.Locate the SCSI cable on your computer (a 68-pin ribbon cable with one end connected to the SCSI adapter) and find the next available connector that is farthest from the adapter. Use all empty bus connectors beginning with the one farthest from the adapter to ensure better signal quality.

Note: The SCSI adapter might be part of the computer system board or might be an adapter installed in an expansion slot.

2.Attach the SCSI cable from your computer to the tape drive 68-pin SCSI

connector . The SCSI cable connector at the end of the SCSI cable will attach to the drive only one way. Do not force the cable onto the drive.

Attention: Do not force the power cable into the tape drive power connector. If the power cable is upside down and you force the connection, you might damage the drive.

3. Connect the power cable connector to the four-pin connector on the tape drive as shown in the illustration. If all the power cables are in use, purchase a dc Y-splitter cable, which is available at most electronics stores. Split a cable to make a connection available for the tape drive.

Step 6. Completing the installation

Check your work before closing the computer.

1.Be sure that the power and SCSI connectors are securely attached. Be sure that the cables are neatly routed.

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