Installing an Internal Tape Drive
Verifying the Installation
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Verifying the Installation
Once you have installed the tape drive hardware, you should verify that it
is functioning properly before you store your valuable data. The
TapeAssure software on the HP SureStore Tape CD-ROM will perform a
series of tests on the tape drive to verify that it has been properly installed
and provide guidance on what to do if there is a problem.
1
Switch on the computer and boot it up. In Windows 95, you will be asked
to install drivers. Ignore this message because the necessary drivers will be
installed later when you install your HP Colorado Backup II software. If
you encounter any problems, refer to Chapter 5, “Troubleshooting.”
2
Install TapeAssure using the
SETUP
.
EXE
program on the HP SureStore Tape
CD-ROM. (Insert the HP SureStore Tape CD into your CD-ROM drive. If
autorun is enabled, the program will automatically start. Otherwise, click
Start, Run, and type D:\
SETUP
.
EXE
and click OK.)
In Windows NT, you can install TapeAssure directly on the server. In
NetWare, you will need to install TapeAssure on the server from a client
workstation running Windows 95. TapeAssure can be installed directly on
a standalone computer that runs Windows 95.
3
Run TapeAssure and follow the on-screen instructions to verify that your
new tape drive is operational. No other backup program should be running
at the same time. Have a blank cartridge ready for the write-to-tape test,
which you should perform to check that the drive can back up data to tape.
(For tape loading instructions, see page 4-5.)
If the TapeAssure test fails, check:
Cabling (see “Preparing the Computer” on page 2-3) to ensure that the
SCSI and power cables are attached correctly.
SCSI termination (see “Preparing the Tape Drive” on page 2-6) to make
sure your drive is terminated correctly.
SCSI ID (see “Preparing the Tape Drive” on page 2-6) to make sure no
other device on your system is using this ID.
When the tape drive has passed the tests run by TapeAssure, you have
installed it correctly.
