Quick Start Installation Installing the Internal Tape Drive

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Installing the Internal Tape Drive
Use the following procedure to install the internal tape drive. Print this page and check each step as
you complete it. If you need more information about a step, turn to the section referenced in the step.
❑1. Unpack the contents of your drive package, and check for missing or damaged items.
See “Unpacking” on page17.
❑2. Identify any other items you need to perform this installation.
See “What Else You Need” on page18.
❑3. Collect the tools you will need to perform the installation.
See “Collecting the Necessary Tools” on page19
❑4. Observe Electrostatic precautions when handling the internal tape drive.
See “Avoiding Electrostatic Damage” on page18.
❑5. Review the drive’s default settings and change them if necessary:
• SCSI ID: 6
• Parity Checking: Enabled
• Terminator Power: Disabled
• Data Compression: Enabled
• Media Recognition (DDS-4 drives only): Enabled
• Power-On Self-Test: Enabled
• Host Operating System: Windows 98/Me/XP/NT/2000/2003 Server
• SCSI Interface Compatibility (DDS-4 drives only): Wide SCSI
• Vendor ID: SEAGATE DAT
See“Reviewing Drive Default Settings” on page 19.
❑6. Turn off your computer, remove its covers and power cable, and select a mounting bay for
the drive. Depending on your drive, select a 3.5-inch or 5.25-inch bay.
See “Accessing the Inside of Your Computer” on page26.
❑7. Mount the drive into the bay and secure using the supplied screws.
See “Mounting the Internal Tape Drive” on page26.
❑8. Connect a SCSI interface cable to the drive.
See “Connecting a SCSI Cable” on page29.
❑9. Be sure the internal tape drive is not the last device on the SCSI bus (the drive does not
provide SCSI termination).
See “Checking SCSI Termination” on page30.
❑10. Connect a power cable to the drive.
See “Connecting a Power Cable” on page 30.
❑11. Replace the computer covers and power cable, turn on the computer, and verify that the
internal tape drive is operating properly.
See “Completing Your Installation” on page31.
❑12. Register your tape drive.
See “Registering Your Tape Drive” on page32.