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SDLT 600A Tape Drive

Quick Start Guide

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Identifying the Proper Tape Drive 
Installation Procedure ........................... 1
Checking the Tabletop Tape Drive ........ 2
Connecting the Tabletop Tape Drive .... 2
Checking the Rackmount Tape Drive.... 3
Connecting the Rackmount Tape Drive 3
Configuring the SDLT 600A Tape Drive . 4

The Java Plug-in ..............................4
Configuration Options....................4
For Windows....................................4

Using the FTP Client .............................. 5

SDLT 600A Tab .................................5
File Panes.........................................5
File Transfers ...................................6
File Transfer Stopped......................6
Duplicate File Name........................6

Formatting Media Cartridges............7

This quick start guide provides basic installation and configuration instructions for 
the Quantum SDLT 600A Tape Drive. 
For more information, see the 

Quantum SDLT 600A Product Manual 

(PN 81-81487) 

on the documentation CD provided with your tape drive.

1

Inspect the shipping box and contents of the box for damage.
If you find any damage, report it to the shipping company or contact 
Quantum immediately.

2

Verify that the Ethernet cables are compatible with the connectors on the host 
computer.

Identifying the Proper Tape Drive Installation 

Procedure

0

The SDLT 600A is available in two configurations, tabletop and rackmount. 
Follow the installation procedures appropriate to your tape drive.

Summary of Contents for Tape Drive SDLT 600A

Page 1: ...tridges 7 This quick start guide provides basic installation and configuration instructions for the Quantum SDLT 600A Tape Drive For more information see the Quantum SDLT 600A Product Manual PN 81 814...

Page 2: ...stops flashing and remains illuminated and the left and right LEDs remain off Connecting the Tabletop Tape Drive 0 Connect the tabletop tape drive to the host computer through the network port 1 Conne...

Page 3: ...connector Connecting the Rackmount Tape Drive 0 Install the rackmount tape drive in a rack and then connect the drive to a network though the network GigE port located on the rear of the drive 1 Slide...

Page 4: ...n configuring the SDLT 600A within your network Select the best solution based on the diagram presented in figure 6 A sample Windows configuration is provided as follows For Windows 0 The host IP conf...

Page 5: ...e SDLT 600A server to disconnect the FTP client Figure 9 SDLT 600A FTP Client File Panes 0 There are three text zones on the top of each pane The first zone allows you to select the system or server T...

Page 6: ...transfer By selecting a file from the list and then right clicking it you can Start the transfer queue Stop the file transfer Remove the file from the list Retry the operation Display the file transfe...

Page 7: ...nizes an unformatted or new media cartridge a prompt appears see figure 11 when connected to the FTP client 2 Click Yes Figure 11 Media Formatting CAUTION When formatting with the SDLT 600A tape drive...

Page 8: ...488 02 A01 SDLT 600A Tape Drive Quick Start Guide SDLT 600A Tape Drive Quick Start Guide United States of America Quantum Corporation 141 Innovation Drive Irvine CA 92612 U S A phone 949 856 7800 fax...

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