Chapter 2 Installing the Tape Drive
Installing the Tabletop SCSI Tape Drive
DLT-V4 Product Manual
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Completing the Tabletop
SCSI Tape Drive
Installation
2
1
Secure the SCSI cable connectors by tightening the screws until snug.
2
Make sure the power switch on the rear panel of the tape drive is in
the OFF position (tabletop model only). Attach the female connector
on the power cable to the power connector on the rear panel of the
tape drive, as shown in
figure 5
.
3
Connect the power cables to the server or workstation and all
peripheral devices.
4
Plug the power cable into a nearby power outlet.
5
Power on the tape drive and any other devices you powered off
earlier.
6
Power on the server or workstation and allow its operating system to
start.
7
Check the tape drive to make sure it is working properly. See
Power-
On Self-Test (POST) Indicator Activity
on page 47 to learn about the
tape drive’s self-test and initialization features.
Note:
If the SCSI cable does not fit the connector on the SCSI
host adapter, you either have an incompatible SCSI host
adapter or you need to purchase a cable adapter. Contact
the sales representative or the SCSI host adapter
manufacturer for information.
