Preliminary
4-10
September 21, 1999
BENCHMARK
T A P E
S Y S T E M S
The selected SCSI IDs are now in effect.
Note:
You may also need to cycle power on the host server or workstation and reconfigure
your backup software before you can use your DLT7 Autoloader.
4.3
Using your DLT7 Autoloader
4.3.1 General Use Guidelines
After you have installed your DLT7 Autoloader and backup software, all you need to do is
load the DLTtape IV cartridges you plan to use. You can then use your backup application to
back up and restore data. The only reason you should need to open your DLT7 Autoloader
is to replace data cartridges.
Before you use your DLT7 Autoloader, make sure you observe these general rules:
•
Do not open the front door of your DLT7 Autoloader unless you need perform manual
mode commands or replace cartridges.
•
Use only DLTtape IV cartridges. Your DLT1 drive can read – but not write – DLTtape IV
cartridges that use the DLT4000 format. Make sure all cartridges that you want to use for
writing are either unformatted or have been formatted with your DLT1 drive before
loading them. If you want to reuse cartridges that have been formatted with another
manufacturer’s drive, use a bulk eraser to prepare the cartridges for use with your DLT7
Autoloader.
•
Clean your DLT1 drive as soon as possible whenever
CT
appears on the LCD panel. Be
sure to use only Benchmark cleaning cartridges. Use of any other type of cleaning
cartridge can damage the read/write head in your DLT1 drive.
•
Never insert or remove cartridges
from the storage slots unless
LdR REAdY
is
displayed on the LCD panel.
4.3.2 Turning your DLT7 Autoloader On and Off
Your DLT7 Autoloader has a key-lock on the front door to prevent unauthorized access or
tampering. The keys are taped to the rear panel of your DLT7 Autoloader. Remove the keys
and open the front door.
Note:
Be sure to store the keys to your DLT7 Autoloader in a safe place.
4.3.2.1
Turning On your DLT7 Autoloader
Press the
Power
button on the Operator Panel inside the front door.
While your DLT7 Autoloader initializes,
LdR INIT
and the Activity Bars appear on the LCD
panel and the Activity LED blinks slowly.
After your DLT7 Autoloader completes its initialization sequence, it then initializes the drive.
While the drive is initializing,
dRV INIT
and the Activity Bars appear on the LCD panel and
the Activity LED blinks quickly.