Chapter 2. Preparing the Host System
already in use, and which SCSI IDs are still available. The library requires one SCSI ID for each installed drive, as well as a SCSI ID for the library itself.
Sony AIT Device Driver Support
Spectra Logic, working with Sony, has performed system compatibility testing to ensure operability on most popular operating systems and hardware platforms. On many platforms, the Spectra 10000 library and Sony AIT drives will function using the standard device drivers used for other 8mm drives and libraries.
Operating System Compatibility
Some operating system and hardware platforms do not support the Sony AIT tape drives with standard device drivers. For these instances, Spectra Logic Technical Support will provide you with detailed installation procedures that will allow the system to function properly.
Software Compatibility
The Spectra 10000 library is natively supported by most third party software applications. Current software compatibility information can be found on the Spectra Logic Web site at http://www.spectralogic.com/support/index.cfm/fuseaction/ displayCompatibility/.
If You Need Assistance
If you have questions regarding your library, drives, operating system, software, or drivers, you can find most of your answers in the Technical Support Knowledge Base, located on the Spectra Logic Web site at http://www.spectralogic.com/support/kbase/ index.cfm/.
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