Preliminary
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BENCHMARK
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4. With the drive still in the shipping box, reach under and around the drive, carefully lift it
out of the shipping, and place it on the work surface, top facing up. Do not stand the
drive on either end.
5. Carefully remove the remove the drive from the anti-static bag.
6. Open the accessories package so that the accessories are handy during installation.
2.3.2.2
Selecting a Location for your Drive
Select a location for your DLT1 Desktop Drive that is flat, sturdy, level, and close to the host
server or workstation. A desk or table top is most suitable. Regardless of the location you
choose for your DLT1 Desktop Drive, make sure the environment is free from dust and
excessive humidity. See the
DLT1 Product Specifications
manual for acceptable operating
humidity limits.
Be sure to follow these additional guidelines when selecting a location for your DLT1
Desktop Drive:
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Allow at least 6 inches (15.2 cm) behind the drive for proper cooling.
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Avoid locations near printers or photo copy machines, both of which produce paper fiber
and other types of dust and airborne contaminants.
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Do not place your drive on the floor.
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Avoid locations near generators, electric motors, audio speakers, or other sources of
magnetic fields. Magnetic fields can adversely affect your drive and media.
2.3.3 Configuration
Configuring your DLT1 Desktop Drive is fast and easy. You only need to select a unique
SCSI ID and decide if your drive needs to be terminated. The following sections explain how
to configure your drive.
2.3.3.1
Setting the SCSI ID
Regardless of the number of SCSI devices attached to the server or workstation that is to be
the host for your DLT1 Desktop Drive, each must have a unique SCSI ID. Check the SCSI
IDs on all other SCSI devices on the selected server or workstation, including the SCSI host
adapter, and select an unused SCSI ID for your DLT1 Desktop Drive. If the factory default
SCSI ID is not being used, you do not need to change the drive’s SCSI ID.