LTO Tape Drive User’s Guide
1 - Product Overview
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NOTE: Before continuing, verify you are able to connect to the host SAS controller via an installed
host bus adapter (HBA) and you have the correct cable (available separately) to attach the
tape drive to the HBA.
Register Your Product
It is
essential
that you activate your warranty. Technical and warranty support are
not
available
until that is done:
1.
Go to
https://www.overlandtandberg.com/service-support/customer-product-
2.
Click
Register
.
3.
At the
Registering Your Product
page, enter the information requested (including
serial number) and click
Submit
.
Your warranty certificate will be emailed to you. Follow the instructions included in the email
to complete the process.
Position Your External Tape Drive
Position the unit so it is convenient to the server. The only restrictions are the length of the
power cord and the length of the cable to the server. Recommended locations are:
•
Away from high-traffic areas, especially if the floor is carpeted.
•
Out of printer or copy rooms to avoid toner and paper dust. Do not store paper supplies
next to any unit.
•
Away from moving air, such as doorways, open windows, fans, and air conditioners.
•
Off the floor.
•
In a horizontal position.
•
Where the tape cartridge can be easily inserted.
The unit should not be stacked. Do not place anything on top of the unit.
Install Your External LTO Tape Drive
To connect your new LTO External tape drive to your computer, follow these steps:
1.
Plug your
host interface cable
into the external tape drive and the other end into the
server.
2.
Connect the
power cord
to the tape drive.
3.
Press the
power button
on the front panel to power ON the external tape drive and
then power on the server.
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