Installing the ValueLoader
Installation Overview
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ValueLoader LTO Tape Autoloader User Manual
Installation Overview
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Use the following steps to perform the ValueLoader installation.
These steps are fully explained in this chapter.
1
Choose a location for the ValueLoader (
page 6
).
2
Unpack the ValueLoader (
page 7
).
3
Identify the accessories for the ValueLoader (
page 9
).
4
Install the ValueLoader in a computer rack or select a table or
desktop near the host server (
page 11
).
5
Shut down, turn off, and remove power from the server and all
devices attached to the server (
page 13
).
6
Attach ValueLoader to the SCSI bus.
7
Attach the power cable between the ValueLoader and a
grounded power outlet. Power the ValueLoader on to ensure it
passes the power-on self test (POST).
8
Set the SCSI ID for the ValueLoader, if necessary.
9
Set up the host and verify the connection (
page 15
).
Understanding ValueLoader Features
1
The ValueLoader is a SCSI-2 low-voltage differential (LVD) data
storage device that incorporates an HP LTO tape drive and eight
tape slots. The ValueLoader operates as a dual SCSI device with
two SCSI IDs, one for the tape drive and the other for the
ValueLoader robotics. The ValueLoader uses up to eight LTO data
cartridges, providing a maximum formatted capacity of 1600
gigabytes (GB) assuming a 2:1 compression ratio.
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