IBM 40/80 GB HH DLTVS, User Manual

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Follow these guidelines to select a SCSI ID:
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Assign the tape drive to one of the higher priority IDs available (0–6).
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Assign the lower priority ID numbers (8-15) to those devices that are most
often used or are faster than other devices in the chain.
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Do not assign an ID of 7, because this is usually used as the SCSI adapter
ID.
Depending on your computer, there are several ways to view your current
SCSI ID settings:
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For many IBM computers, press F1 during the startup after the memory
check completes. Other adapters show SCSI settings when you press Ctrl A.
Check the documentation that comes with your computer or SCSI adapter
for information on how to view configuration information.
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Use SCSI adapter utility programs, if available.
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Inspect the installed SCSI devices to see how the jumpers that determine the
IDs are set.
Step 2. Preparing for installation
To prepare for installation:
1. Unpack the tape drive and store the packaging. You will need the
packaging if you return the drive for service.
2.
If you are installing the drive in an external storage enclosure, turn off the
enclosure.
3. Turn off all attached devices.
4. Turn off the computer.
5. Disconnect all cables from the computer and all attached devices; then open
the computer. For specific information on opening your computer, refer to
the documentation that comes with your computer.
Attention: Tape drives are sensitive to static electricity discharge. The drive is
wrapped in a static-protective package to prevent damage.
6. Before opening the static-protective package containing the tape drive,
touch the bag to an unpainted metal surface on the computer for at least
two seconds. Remove the drive from the static-protective package. If you
must put the drive down, place the drive on the static-protective package.
Do not touch any of the exposed components of the tape drive. Instead,
handle it carefully by the edges.
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