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2. Installation (and Quick Start)
Introduction
This chapter explains how to install the Internal LTO-1 and LTO-2 and desktop drives.
Topics covered in this chapter are:
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“Quick Start Guide” on page 13
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“Unpacking and Inspection” on page 15
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“Internal Tape Drive Guidelines and Cautions” on page 15
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“Installing an Internal LTO-1 or LTO-2 Drive” on page 16
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“Installing an Internal LTO-1 Fibre Channel Drive” on page 23
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“Installing a Desktop Drive” on page 28
Quick Start Guide
Use the following quick-start instructions to get your tape drive up and running as quickly as
possible.
Internal LTO-1 and LTO-2 Tape Drive Quick Start
Use the following procedure to install internal LTO-1 and LTO-2 tape drives. Print this page and
check each step as you complete it. If you need more information about a step, turn to the section
referenced in the step.
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1.
Unpack the contents of your drive package, and check for damaged items.
See “Unpacking and Inspection” on page 15.
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2.
Review the drive’s default settings and change them if necessary:
• SCSI ID: 6
• Terminator Power: Disabled
See“Configuring an HVD or LVD Drive” on page 17.
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3.
Turn off your computer, remove its covers and power cable, and select a mounting bay for
the drive.
See “Mounting an Internal HVD or LVD Drive” on page 19.
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4.
Connect a SCSI interface cable to the drive.
See “Connecting a SCSI Cable” on page 20.
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5.
Terminate the SCSI bus if the internal tape drive is the last device on the SCSI bus.
See “Checking the SCSI Termination” on page 20.