IBM DDS Gen 5, User Manual

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Installing the drive
This section contains information on installing the tape drive in IBM servers and
other computers.
Installing the drive in IBM servers
The IBM DDS Gen 5 Tape Drive can be installed in several IBM xSeries servers.
The most current list of supported servers can be found at
www/pc/ibm.com/us/compat/storage/matrix.html. Refer to the documentation
that comes with the server for instructions on installing the tape drive or follow
the general instructions below.
General installation instructions
Follow these steps to install the tape drive.
Step 1. Selecting a SCSI ID
Each device on a SCSI bus must have a unique SCSI ID. Select a SCSI ID from 0 to
15 for the tape drive. The SCSI ID must be supported by your SCSI adapter. Refer
to your SCSI adapter documentation for the range and relative priority of the IDs
supported. The tape drive is shipped with the SCSI ID preset to 6.
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. Setting the SCSI ID
Chapter 2. Installation
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