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Chapter 2 Installing Your Tape Drive
Pre-Installation Guidelines
SDLT 600A Product Manual
8
Pre-Installation Guidelines
2
Before you begin, check the contents of the box and record the applicable
numbers and confirm software and operating system compatibility.
Check the tape drive to be certain it is operating properly before installing
it in a system.
1
Unpack and review the contents of the box for any physical damage.
If you find damaged items, contact your tape drive provider.
2
Record the model and serial number of the tape drive. These
numbers provide specific information about the tape drive and will
be very helpful if you must contact technical support. You can find
these numbers on the bottom of the tape drive enclosure.
The Model Number/Serial Number:
3
Make sure that the host computer is functioning properly and is
prepared for a network.
Installing the Tape Drive
2
The SDLT 600A tape drive is available in a rackmount version or a
tabletop version; for rackmount installation procedures, see
Secure the
Rackmount Tape Drive into a Rack
and for tabletop installation
procedures, see
Connect the Power to the Tabletop Tape Drive
.
Secure the Rackmount
Tape Drive into a Rack
2
This section describes how to secure the rackmount tape drive into a rack.
1
Slide the rackmount tape drive into the equipment rack.
2
Secure the unit to the rack with the thumbscrews. See
figure 2
.
Note:
If you are installing a tabletop tape drive, proceed to
Connect
the Power to the Tabletop Tape Drive
.