Freecom VALUELOADER DLT, User Manual

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Installing the ValueLoader
Installation Overview
2 ValueLoader DLT VS80/DLT VS160 Tape Autoloader User Manual
Installation Overview
1
Installing the ValueLoader consists of the following steps, which
are explained in more detail later in this section.
1
Choose a location for the ValueLoader ( page 6 ).
2
Unpack and check the ValueLoader for shipping damage
( page 7 ).
3
Identify the accessories that come with the ValueLoader
( page 8 ).
4
Install the ValueLoader in a computer rack or select a table or
desktop near the host server ( page 9 ).
5
Shut down, turn off, and remove power from the server and all
devices attached to the server ( page 12 ).
6
Attach the SCSI cable to the ValueLoader and server’s SCSI
host adapter ( page 12 ).
7
Attach the power cable to the ValueLoader and plug in the
power cable to the nearest power outlet ( page 12 ). Power the
ValueLoader on to ensure it passes the power-on self test.
8
Set the SCSI ID for the ValueLoader, if necessary ( page 14 .
9
Set up the host and verify the connection ( page 14 ).
Understanding ValueLoader Features
1
The ValueLoader is a SCSI-2 low-voltage differential (LVD) data
storage device that incorporates a DLT VS80 or DLT VS160 tape
drive, and eight tape slots. The ValueLoader operates as a single
SCSI device with two Logical Unit Numbers (LUNs), one for the
tape drive (0) and the other for the ValueLoader robotics (1).