Chapter 2. Setting Up the 7207 Tape Drive
This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to properly install the
7207-122 Tape Drive.
Note: If you need assistance with the installation, contact your trained service
personnel.
DANGER
To prevent a possible electrical shock when adding or removing any
devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cords for those
devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected or
disconnected. If possible, disconnect all power cords from the
existing system before you add or remove a device.
(72XXD203)
Before installing the 7207-122 Tape Drive, let it acclimate to the operating
environment for as long as it has been away from the environment or for 24 hours,
whichever is less.
Attention: The 7207-122 Tape Drive is a precision device that requires reasonable
care in handling to prevent data loss or permanent damage to the device. Avoid
bumping or dropping the 7207-122 Tape Drive.
To unpack the 7207-122 Tape Drive, simply remove the packing material from the
box it was shipped in.
Performing the Installation
To install the 7207-122 Tape Drive, complete the following steps.
Step 1. Using the Inventory Checklist
Make sure that you received the following items:
Power cable (for the appropriate cable see the appendix, “Power Cables,”
on page 41)
The
External Devices Warranty Information (U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico
only)
The
7207 Model 122 4GB External SLR5 Quarter-Inch Cartridge Tape Drive
Setup, Operator, and Service Guide (this guide)
The
External Devices Safety Information manual
One of the following:
A system-to-device SCSI bus (signal) cable and a terminator (if the
7207-122 Tape Drive is the only device connected to the RS/6000)
A device-to-device SCSI bus (signal) cable (if the 7207-122 Tape Drive
connects to another SCSI device)
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