Quantum ValueLoader DLT VS160, User Manual

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Chapter 1 Installing the ValueLoader
Installation Overview
2 ValueLoader DLT VS80/DLT VS160 Tape Autoloader User Manual
Installation Overview
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Installing the ValueLoader consists of the following steps, which are
explained in more detail later in this section.
1 Choose a location for the ValueLoader (see page 6 ).
2 Unpack and check the ValueLoader for shipping damage (see
page 7 ).
3 Identify the accessories that come with the ValueLoader (see page 8 ).
4 Install the ValueLoader in a computer rack or select a table or
desktop near the host server (see page 9 ). If installing a rack mount
unit, refer to your rack Installation Guide .
5 Shut down, turn off, and remove power from the server and all
devices attached to the server (see page 12 ).
6 Attach the SCSI cable to the ValueLoader and server’s SCSI host
adapter (see page 12 ).
7 Attach the power cable to the ValueLoader and plug in the power
cable to the nearest power outlet (see page 12 ). Power the
ValueLoader on to ensure it passes the Power-on Self Test (POST).
8 Set the SCSI ID for the ValueLoader (see page 14 ).
9 Set up the host and verify the connection (see page 14 ).
Understanding ValueLoader Features
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The ValueLoader is a SCSI-2 low-voltage differential (LVD) data storage
device that incorporates a Quantum DLT VS80 or DLT VS160 tape drive,
and eight tape slots. The ValueLoader operates as a single SCSI device
with two Logical Unit Numbers (LUNs), one for the tape drive (0) and the
other for the ValueLoader robotics (1). The DLT VS80 ValueLoader uses
up to eight DLTtape™IV data cartridges, providing a maximum
formatted capacity of 640 gigabytes (GB) and a sustained data transfer
rate as high as 360 MB per minute, assuming a 2:1 compression ratio.