Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration
Preparing the Host and Verifying the Connection
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Preparing the Host and Verifying the Connection
If necessary, install a SCSI, Fibre Channel, or SAS host adapter, software,
and compatible drivers. Refer to the manuals for the host computer and
SCSI, Fibre Channel, or SAS host adapter for detailed instructions. In
addition, follow these general guidelines:
• When the host server is powered on, install software, and/or drivers
that are compatible with the autoloader (see
“Windows Operating
System Support”
on page 24). Software compatibility information is
available at
www.quantum.com
. Most backup software packages
require an additional module to communicate with the autoloader
robotics.
• If the host server is connected to a network, check with the system
administrator before turning off power.
• Use proper procedures to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD). Use
wrist-grounding straps and anti-static mats when handling internal
components.
• Make sure that the host server has an open expansion slot.
• Make sure that your backup application supports the SCSI, Fibre
Channel, or SAS host adapter.
• For the SCSI autoloader interface:
• Depending on the server configuration, you may need to change
the SCSI ID of the autoloader (see
“SCSI Autoloader”
on
page 70).
• Ensure the autoloader is properly terminated. If the autoloader is
the only SCSI device other than the SCSI host adapter on the
selected SCSI bus, it must be terminated. Likewise, if the
autoloader is physically the last SCSI device on the SCSI bus, it
must be terminated. Only the devices physically at the beginning
and end of the SCSI bus should be terminated. If the host is
located at the beginning of the SCSI bus, the host should already
have a terminator installed.
• Verify the connection between the autoloader and host by going to
Settings>Control Panel>System>Hardware>Device Manager>Tape
Drive
and/or
Media Changer
in Microsoft
®
Windows
®
2000, Microsoft
