actiLib Library 4U – Quick Start Guide
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CAUTION
To disconnect all power from the Library, remove the
power cord from the outlet. The power button only puts
the power on stand-by.
7.
Turn on the Library using the power button. Check the LCD screen to make sure the Library is
receiving power. If it is not, check the power connections and your power source. During the
Power-On-Self-Test (POST), all four LEDs are illuminated briefly, followed by a flashing Ready
LED. When the initialization sequence is complete, the Home screen will be displayed.
8.
Plug in the host server or workstation and all attached devices.
9.
Turn on any other devices you turned off earlier.
10.
Turn on the server.
6.2
SAS installation
If your library includes tape drives with SAS interface, connect SAS cables to the tape drives.
Attach one end of the SAS cable to the SAS port on each drive. Attach the other end of the cable to
the host.
6.3
Fibre-channel installation
If your library includes fibre channel tape drives, connect fibre cables to the tape drives. Attach
one end of the fibre cable to the fibre port on each drive. Attach the other end of the cable to
the host, switch or hub.
6.4
Configuring the library
1) Connect your Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port at the rear of the library. The Ethernet connection
allows use of the Web Client.
2) Connect a power cord to the power connector at the rear of the library. US and European power
cords are supplied with the library.
3) Power-on the library.
4) Power up the host system.
5) Verify that each host can communicate with the library’s tape drives
f. Configure your library using the library’s operator panel.
