DLT-S4 Tape Drive Quick Start Guide

The tape drive performs a self-diagnostic test, called a

4 Terminate the SCSI bus by connecting a SCSI terminator

Power-On Self-Test (POST), each time you power it on.

to the tape drive’s upper SCSI connector. See figure 3.

3 During POST, each LED lights in sequence. When POST

 

has completed successfully, the middle LED stops

Figure 3 Connecting the SCSI

flashing and remains illuminated and the left and right

Cable (Single Tape Drive)

LEDs remain off.

 

NOTE: The DLT-S4 tape drive is equipped with a soft-load

 

mechanism that automatically loads tape cartridges

 

into the tape drive. This mechanism is “parked” prior

 

to first power-on. Upon first power-on, the soft-load

 

mechanism becomes “un-parked” and ready for use.

 

When moving or shipping the unit, you must “park”

 

the soft-load mechanism. For instructions, see the

 

DLT-S4 Product Manual.

 

4 Power off the tape drive and disconnect the power cord

5 Verify that the tape drive communicates properly with

from the AC outlet.

the host computer before adding more SCSI devices to

 

the SCSI bus (see Confirming the Installation).

 

6 Add SCSI devices in a daisy chain by removing the SCSI

Connecting the Tape Drive

terminator and connecting the tape drive’s upper

connector to the next SCSI device (see figure 4).

To connect the tape drive:

7 Terminate the last SCSI device in the daisy chain by

connecting a terminator to the SCSI device’s next

 

1 Make sure the tape drive and host computer are

unused SCSI connector.

powered off.

CAUTION: You must terminate the SCSI bus by

2 Each SCSI device attached to the SCSI bus must have a

connecting a terminator to the last SCSI device in

unique SCSI ID. The tape drive’s pre-set SCSI ID is 3. If

the chain.

necessary, change the SCSI ID using the SCSI ID switch

 

on the rear of the tape drive. See figure 2.

 

CAUTION: Do not use SCSI ID 7 — this ID is in use by the SCSI card.

Figure 4 Connecting the SCSI

Cables (Daisy Chain)

Terminator

Figure 2 Setting the SCSI ID

Terminator

3Connect the tape drive’s lower SCSI connector to the host computer. Make sure the connector is firmly seated.

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Quantum DLT-S4 quick start Connecting the Tape Drive, Connecting the Scsi

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