Preparing for Installation
External Drives
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Installation Overview
Installing the HP SureStore T20 tape drive is a simple procedure requiring
no special skills, providing that your system meets the prerequisites. The
hardware installation process should take about 15 minutes.
See “Checking System Prerequisites” on page 1-7.
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Properly installed and configured SCSI
controller
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CD-ROM drive to load software
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High-density, 50-pin SCSI connector
See “Preparing the Tape Drive” on page 3-3.
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Run TapeAssure (optional)
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Check SCSI ID and reset if necessary
See “Installing the Tape Drive” on page 3-5.
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Perform a normal system shutdown
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Remove power cables
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Attach SCSI cable
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Attach power supply to tape drive
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Attach power cord to power supply and plug
into outlet
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Reconnect computer’s power cables
See “Verifying the Installation” on page 3-7.
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Switch on computer and boot up
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Install TapeAssure from CD-ROM
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Run TapeAssure and perform a test backup and
restore
See “Installing Backup Software” on page 3-8.
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Install backup software from CD-ROM
See “Installing Driver Software” on page 3-8.
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Install driver software from CD-ROM
Check System
Prerequisites
Prepare
Tape Drive
Install
Tape Drive
Verify the
Installation
Install Backup
Software
Install Driver
Software