Order Number: EK–SM1TB–UG. E01
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Installation and Operation of the
SWXTL-BT Tabletop Tape Drive
This chapter provides specific details pertaining to the SWXTL-BT SBB Tape Drive, that is designed to be
operated as an independent standalone unit on the desktop, a convenient shelf, or other flat surface. The
chapter tells how to unpack the tabletop unit, how to perform required preinstallation adjustments, set the SCSI
address, operate the power-on self-test, and connect the unit to your host system.
3.1
Introduction
CAUTION
Refer to applicable instructions for your specific operating system
before installing the drive and executing the power-on self-test
procedure.
The SWXTL-BT Tabletop Tape Drive is an independent unit that requires a shelf space
measuring at least 9-1/4” wide by 13” deep (plus cable connection space). Connection to
your host computer is accomplished through a SCSI-bus interface cable. To install the drive,
you first must perform applicable preinstallation procedures to enable or disable parity, as
desired, and to set the SCSI ID address to the desired device number. You can then power-up
the drive and confirm that the power-on self-test (POST) procedure confirms the operational
integrity of your tabletop unit. Once you know the tape drive is fully operational, you can
connect an applicable SCSI interface cable from the connector at the rear of the SWXTL-BT
Tape Drive to the SCSI-bus interface card in your host system and, if applicable, terminate
the SCSI bus.
This chapter describes how to unpack the received SWXTL-BT tabletop drive, how to pre-
pare the drive for installation, how to set the parity capability and SCSI ID of the tape drive,
how to perform the initial Power-On Self-Test (POST) procedure, and how to connect the
tape drive to your host computer. The information in this chapter is divided as follows:
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Unpacking
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Preinstallation setup of the drive
•
POST procedure
•
Connection of the tape drive to your host computer
