Quantum SDLT 600A Checking the Rackmount Tape Drive, Connecting the Rackmount Tape Drive

SDLT 600A Tape Drive Quick Start Guide

Checking the Rackmount Tape Drive

To check that the rackmount tape drive works and is not damaged:

1Connect one end of the power cord to the tape drive power cord connector and plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet.

2Power on the tape drive using the switch on the front panel (see figure 3).

Figure 3 Check the

Rackmount Tape Drive

On/off switch

Power cord connector

Figure 4 Install the

Rackmount Tape Drive

Thumbscrews

Power button

2Secure the unit to the rack with the thumbscrews.

3Connect the power cable to the rear of the rackmount SDLT 600A tape drive (see figure 5).

Figure 5 Connect the Power

and Network Cables

The tape drive performs a self-diagnostic test, called a Power- On Self-Test (POST), each time you power it on. During POST, each LED lights in sequence. When POST has completed successfully, the middle LED stops flashing and remains illuminated and the left and right LEDs remain off.

Disconnect the power cord from the power cord connector.

Power cord connector

Connecting the Rackmount Tape Drive

Install the rackmount tape drive in a rack and then connect the drive to a network though the network (GigE) port located on the rear of the drive:

1 Slide the rackmount tape drive into the equipment rack (see figure 4).

Network port To power

To router or switch

4 Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the network port located on the rear of the SDLT 600A tape drive and connect the other end to a network switch or router.

5 Power on the tape drive using the switch on the front panel of the rackmount unit.

6 Proceed to Configuring the SDLT 600A Tape Drive.

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