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Tandberg Data 

StorageLoader 

Introduction 

This guide is designed to act as a guideline to enable quick installation of the 
Tandberg StorageLoader series. For additional product and operation details please 
refer to the Tandberg Data StorageLoader Installation and User manual P/N 433061, 
which is found on the resource CD included with the unit. 

Installation of the StorageLoader may be quickly summarized in steps as follows: 

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Unpack the StorageLoader 

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Install the StorageLoader in a rack 

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Connect the power cable to the StorageLoader 

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Turn the StorageLoader on 

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Remove the transport lock by following the instructions displayed on the front 
panel 

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Select the appropriate SCSI ID’s and unit options 

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Connect the SCSI interface cable, and optionally the Ethernet cable 

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Install the backup application software and configure it for use with the 
StorageLoader 

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Load recording media into the removable magazines 

 
In order to complete full installation of the StorageLoader the following additional 
materials are required. 

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Simple hand tools (small Phillips screwdriver). 

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Tool for emergency magazine removal (included in accessory kit) 

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SCSI Host adapter card with 68 pin wide HD or VHDC connector 

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Tape Application software which is verified with the StorageLoader 

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Up to 8 pieces of the appropriate recording media to “stock” the StorageLoader 
to full tape capacity. 

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StorageLoader Quick Installation Guide 

Summary of Contents for StorageLoader

Page 1: ...TANDBERG DATA StorageLoaderTM QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE TANDBERG DATA ASA P O Box 134 Kjels s N 0411 OSLO NORWAY Phone 47 22 18 90 90 Telefax 47 22 18 95 50 Tandberg Data ASA Part No 433060 02 May 2005...

Page 2: ...ich patents are granted or pending By publishing this information Tandberg Data ASA conveys no license under any patent or any other rights Every effort has been made to avoid errors in text and diagr...

Page 3: ...er On Selftest 11 Step 6 Setting the SCSI Address 11 Step 7 Connecting the SCSI Bus Cable 12 Step 8 Connecting the Ethernet Connector 13 Step 9 Restarting Your System 14 Step 10 BCR Labeling of cartri...

Page 4: ...wing the instructions displayed on the front panel Select the appropriate SCSI ID s and unit options Connect the SCSI interface cable and optionally the Ethernet cable Install the backup application s...

Page 5: ...contents of the shipping container to be sure that all parts were included in the shipment A standard package for the StorageLoader consists of the following items A factory assembled StorageLoader un...

Page 6: ...low around the front and back of the StorageLoader is not obstructed There is a minimum of 60cm free space in front of the unit to allow the operator to safely remove the magazines The display and ope...

Page 7: ...aution Consider rack stability when deciding where to place the StorageLoader hazardous conditions can be the result of uneven mechanical loading of a rack StorageLoader 1U uses 1U of vertical rack sp...

Page 8: ...Assembly on the left side of the rack between the rear rack mount rail and the front rack mount rail 5 Mount the Rail Left Assembly at desired height using one M6x12 screw in front upper hole in rail...

Page 9: ...o the Rack Make sure that all the screws in the Rack Mounting Kit are tightened properly before installing the StorageLoader in the rack Slide the StorageLoader on the rails from the front of the rack...

Page 10: ...system 2 Plug the power cable into the rear of the StorageLoader see figure 9 Plug the other end of the cable into a properly grounded electrical outlet Note Reliable earthing depends on earthing in...

Page 11: ...robot if you need to return your StorageLoader to the supplier for service or repair Important The warranty does not cover damage to the loader shipped without the locking screw properly installed Ste...

Page 12: ...ation and User manual for details You may also wish to reserve a magazine slot for a cleaning cartridge and set a security password at this time Changing some of these settings causes the StorageLoade...

Page 13: ...ure the cable with the thumbscrews on the connector 3 Connect the other end of the SCSI cable to the appropriate SCSI adapter on your system and fasten it with the thumbscrews 4 If the StorageLoader i...

Page 14: ...m power on until it s active on the SCSI bus It is recommended to turn on the power at least 40 seconds before the computer system is started Step 10 BCR Labeling of cartridges If your loader is equip...

Page 15: ...Tandberg Data StorageLoader Figure 13 Positioning of bar code label for DLT cartridges StorageLoader Quick Installation Guide 15...

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