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2.3
Installing your DLT1 Desktop Drive
This section contains step-by-step instructions for installing your DLT1 Desktop Drive.
2.3.1 Installation
Overview
Installing your DLT1 Desktop Drive is fast and easy when you follow the instructions in this
section in the order presented. Installing your DLT1 Desktop Drive consists of the following
steps:
1. Unpack and check your drive for shipping damage.
2. Select a location near the server or workstation that is to be the host for your DLT1
Desktop Drive.
3. Set the SCSI ID for your DLT1 Desktop Drive.
4. Shut down and turn off the server or workstation that is to be the host for your DLT1
Desktop Drive. Remove the power cable from the selected server or workstation. Turn
off and remove the power cables from all devices attached to the selected server or
workstation.
5. Install a SCSI host adapter in the server or workstation that is to be the host for your
drive, if necessary.
6. Attach the SCSI cable to your DLT1 Desktop Drive and SCSI host adapter.
7. Install the terminator on your DLT1 Desktop Drive if it is the last or only device on the
SCSI bus.
8. Attach the power cable to your DLT1 Desktop Drive and plug in the power cable to the
nearest power outlet.
9. Check your DLT1 Desktop Drive to make sure it is working properly.
Each of these steps is covered in the next few sections.
2.3.2 Unpacking your Drive and Selecting a Location
Before you begin, you need to clear a desk or table so that you can unpack your DLT1
Desktop Drive. You also need to select a location near the server or workstation that is to be
the host for your drive.
2.3.2.1
Unpacking your Drive
Before you do anything else, unpack and inspect your DLT1 Desktop Drive for shipping
damage. To do a thorough job, follow these steps:
1. Clear a table or desk so that you have room to unpack your drive.
2. Inspect the shipping box for damage. If you notice any damage, report it to the shipping
company immediately.
3. Open the shipping box and remove the accessories package. Set the accessories
package aside for now.
