HP SureStore DAT
Installing an “e” Model Drive (external)
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the SCSI ID from the default of 3.
3
Exit TapeAssure after you view the SCSI configuration information.
Unix Configuration Switches (DAT40e)
If you are installing a DAT40e on a UNIX system, you may also need to
change the configuration switches located on the underside of the drive.
(This step applies to any “e” model that is connected to a UNIX system, but
please note that not all UNIX operating systems support “e” model drives.)
1
Check the “UNIX Configuration Instructions” in the electronic User’s
Guide on the HP SureStore Tape CD-ROM for specific advice for your
operating system. See page 1-13 for more information about using the
HP SureStore Tape CD-ROM.
The following table summarizes the typical switch settings for different
types of computer, but further details are provided in the electronic User’s
Guide.
2
If your UNIX configuration requires it, change the configuration switches
located on the underside of the drive from the default settings shown in
figure 1.2.
Figure 1.2
Configuration switches (shown in default positions)
Switch Number
System Type
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Default and most PC systems
On
On
Off
On
On
On
On
On
DEC systems
On
On
Off
On
On
On
On
Off
HP systems (Series 700)
On
On
Off
On
On
On
On
On
IBM RS/6000 systems
On
On
Off
On
On
Off
Off
On
SCO/PC UNIX systems
On
On
Off
On
On
On
On
On
Silicon Graphics systems
On
On
Off
On
On
Off
Off
On
Sun systems
On
On
On
On
On
Off
Off
On
= ON
= OFF
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